"It is in the simplicity of your ordinary work, in the monotonous details of each day, that you have to find the secret, which is hidden from so many, of something great and new: Love.” Saint Josemaría
"It is in the simplicity of your ordinary work, in the monotonous details of each day, that you have to find the secret, which is hidden from so many, of something great and new: Love.”
The Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience today.
We present a collection of the seven long letters by Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, compiled in a single easy-to-access format with multiple references meant to facilitate prayer and study.
A selection of questions and answers from recent interviews with the Prelate of Opus Dei, published in different media outlets. In these interviews, Msgr. Ocáriz discusses topics such as the upcoming centenary, the role of the laity in spreading the Gospel, responses to criticisms and errors, and Opus Dei's commitment to serving the Church.
From July 24-30, the Prelate met with members and friends of Opus Dei in Chile. On his last day he visited the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Saint Josemaría had visited 50 years ago.
On Sunday, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz met with families and friends of Opus Dei at Intisana School in Quito. Among other memorable moments, Andrés, a commercial pilot, asked him how to sanctify work and family, and Ángela requested prayers for an initiative to support women in vulnerable situations. On Monday afternoon, the Prelate will travel on to the final stage of his trip in Colombia.
A message of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the death of Pope Francis.
The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, wishes us a merry Christmas and invites us to renew our hope in God, who calls us to faith, dedication and service.
Interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei in the Italian newspaper "Avvenire", on the occasion of his recent meeting with the families of FAES schools in Milan.
On Thursday 1 August, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz traveled to Arequipa, where he met with families from the city. On Friday, back in Lima, he will meet with young people and families from the Peruvian capital.
In the days leading up to the Easter Triduum in Rome, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz met with young people from around the world to speak about faith, work, and citizenship.
In this interview with The Pillar, the Prelate addresses questions regarding the mission of the laity and Opus Dei's current context. He also talks about those who were previously part of the Work and later left it: "We love them from the bottom of our hearts," he says, "and we sincerely appreciate the good they did while they were in the Work and that they continue to do now."
From 13-16 August, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz visited Colombia and met with many people. This video summarizes some of those gatherings.
On the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to live "in heaven and on earth at the same time": with our minds deeply immersed in God and our feet firmly planted on the ground.
In July and August, Msgr.Fernando Ocáriz will travel to Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela to spend time with the faithful and friends of Opus Dei. The visit is taking place in the context of the 50th anniversary of Saint Josemaría's journey to several Latin American countries.
Javier Echevarría and the Sick
Mary Magdalene: A Great Disciple of Christ
"Everyone had a place in his heart"
"Show us you are a mother!"
"Thank You, Father!"
Don Javier's Final Days
Academic Act Honoring Bishop Javier Echevarría
"The beauty of faith comes from abandonment in God's hands"
