Opus Dei

Luis Cano works at the Saint Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer Historical Institute in Rome. In late 2020, he published a critical study of four unpublished letters that the founder wrote to members of Opus Dei past, present and future. This is a translated adaptation of an interview he gave on this volume of work.

Saint Josemaria was canonized on October 6, 2002. Here is the address Pope John Paul II gave the next day, a powerful summary of the founder's life and message.

For the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on 14 September, here are some extracts from the book "Memories of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá" by Bishop Javier Echevarria.

On August 23, 1932, Saint Josemaria wrote down in his ‘Intimate Notes’ that all the centers of Opus Dei should have a plaque with the words of Jesus' "new commandment": "that you love one another as I have loved you." The first place this was done was the DYA Residence in Madrid.

This year virtual conference on St. Josemaria Escriva is aimed at exploring practical ways of improving family life, and how each person in a family can strive towards personal holiness amidst the current moral, economic and social challenges.

"Letting God Work," an article by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, then the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, published in "L'Osservatore Romano" on 6 October 2002.

Prayer for Saint Josemaría's intercession.

In this brief video, Saint Josemaria speaks about his love for Saint Joseph, and the many virtues the Holy Patriarch possessed.

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.