“Opus Dei is what happens in the lives of its members”
Interview with Fernanda Zaidan Lopes, a chemistry graduate (Brazil, 1986) and chair of the Preparatory Committee for the centenary Opus Dei (2028-2030) for the past four years. In a conversation with “Mundo Cristiano” in Rome, she explains the nature of her work and the main challenges of this international project.
Path to the Centenary (6): Work, the natural condition of the human person
Beginning with the evolution of work throughout history, this article offers reflections on its dignity and importance in human life. Inspired by St. Josemaría’s teachings, it presents work as a place of encounter with God and a means of sanctification.
Document: Path Toward the Centenary
Opus Dei will celebrate the centenary of its foundation from 2028 to 2030. To prepare for this anniversary, we offer a document entitled "Path Toward the Centenary." It contains some ideas for the faithful and friends of Opus Dei to reflect on these 100 years and how the charism will continue giving life to the Church and society.
The Regional Assemblies, or Work Weeks, of Opus Dei
Some questions and answers: what are the regional assemblies, or work weeks, of Opus Dei? When did they begin? What do the regional assemblies have to do with the centenary of Opus Dei? How does one participate?
Interview with President of the Opus Dei Centenary Committee
Fernanda Lopes (Brasilia, 1986) is the president of the initial Committee set up for the centenary of the Work. She has been part of the Central Advisory in Rome since September 2020.
Letter from the Prelate (10 June 2021)
The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to help prepare for the centenary of the Work, which will take place from the 2nd of October 2028 to the 14th of February 2030.