Opus Dei

Some words from the Prelate of Opus Dei for Christmas 2020. "May we, with our self-giving, try to imitate our Lord, to identify ourselves with Him."

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

"The Child Jesus calls us to live with a free heart, a heart detached from the goods of this world and able to discern what is truly important."

Professor Johannes Grohe of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross explains the “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and to the world”) blessing given by the Pope at Christmas and Easter.

Monsignor Ocáriz sends Christmas greetings to everyone from the Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs, reminding us that we can give witness to the Christian life in our families, as we contemplate the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem.

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has sent a brief message for the solemnity of the Birth of Jesus.

A brief video with reflections about the Christmas season and greetings from the Prelate of Opus Dei.

The Prelate of Opus Dei reminds us of the peace "we can contemplate in the face of a Child" during the Christmas season, a peace we must bring to all men and women.

The Prelate of Opus Dei reminds us of the peace "we can contemplate in the face of a Child" during the Christmas season, a peace we must bring to all men and women.

In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of simplicity over abundance, of silence over hubbub, of prayer over 'my time,' of God over my 'I'."