Opus Dei

A homily by Saint Josemaria published in "Christ is Passing By," given on the feast of Palm Sunday, April 4, 1971. A new downloadable audio version of the homily is available.

Christ's presence in Christians is a homily given by St Josemaria Escriva on Easter day of 1967. He reflects on the great truth which fills our faith with meaning. Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. He has triumphed over death; he has overcome sorrow, anguish and the power of darkness.

Homily of Saint Josemaria given on 2 March 1952, first Sunday of Lent.

For the birthday of Saint Josemaria on 9 January, here is a one-hour animated film of Saint Josemaria's life up to the founding of Opus Dei on 2 October 1928.

During this Year of Saint Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis, we offer some resources from Saint Josemaria's writings and homilies that can help us grow in devotion to the Holy Patriarch.

Text and audio recording of Saint Josemaria's homily, given on 6 January 1956, on the meaning of the feast of the Epiphany in the Church.

This was the motto that Saint Josemaria set for himself at the beginning of 1972, in the face of many challenges in the Church and the world. An extract from Andrés Vazquez de Prada​​'s biography of the founder of Opus Dei.

The World Day of Peace is celebrated on 1 January. St. Josemaría preached about the need for interior and exterior peace on many occasions, and gave advice on how to achieve it.

Excerpt from a meditation by Saint Josemaria dated 25 December 1973. Published in "In Dialogue with the Lord," pp.181-188.

Answers offered by Saint Josemaria to questions about love in the family, family conflicts, parent-child relationships, raising children, and faith in the family.