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Pilgrimage to Lourdes

In addition to being one of the most-loved Marian shrines worldwide, Lourdes is also linked to an important page in the history of Opus Dei: the escape from one part of Spain to another that St. Josemaría made through the Pyrenees in 1937 with some of the first members of the Work and other people during the Spanish Civil War.

Stories from His Life

"Show that you are a mother"

In May of 1970, St. Josemaría announced his desire to cross the Atlantic to prostrate himself at the feet of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast we celebrate on 12 December.

Stories from His Life

"In Loreto I am especially indebted to Our Lady"

10 December is the feast of Our Lady of Loreto, established by Pope Francis. Saint Josemaría considered himself especially indebted to Our Lady of Loreto for a very serious need that he placed under Our Lady's mantle on 15 August 1951.

Stories from His Life

Homily of the Prelate of Opus Dei in the Basilica of Guadalupe

We offer the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in the Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on the first day of his pastoral trip to Mexico.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Mary, Mother of the Church

The Monday after Pentecost is now the feast of the memorial of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae." Some texts from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaria to help us appreciate this liturgical feast.

From the Church and the Pope

Saint Josemaria in Fatima

Saint Josemaria speaks about his pilgrimages to the shrine of Fatima, his friendship with Sister Lucia, and his devotion to the holy Rosary.

Pray with Saint Josemaría

A Marian Month

The Church's tradition in many places dedicates the month of May to our Lady. Some resources for getting to know and love Mary better.

Fostering Interior Life

Saint Josemaria and Our Lady of Montserrat

On April 27th, 1954, feast of Our Lady of Montserrat, after a severe allergic reaction to insulin, Saint Josemaria was cured inexplicably (according to medical opinion) of the diabetes he had suffered from for years.

Stories from His Life

The Annunciation of the Lord

On March 25, the Church celebrates the feast of the Incarnation of the eternal Son of the Father in the Virgin Mary. A brief video from the Holy Land and some texts to help us go more deeply into this mystery.

Pray with Saint Josemaría

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Vatican text for the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary that Pope Francis will read on Friday the 25th of March, Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

From the Church and the Pope