Opus Dei

On January 9, 1902, Saint Josemaría Escrivá was born. Link to a brief video biography with highlights from his life, and with an excerpt from Vazquez de Prada's biography recounting his 70th birthday.

Echoing the Pope's message for the new year, the Prelate reflects on the importance of freedom in our endeavor to love God and all mankind.

Saint Josemaria had an inkling at an early age that God had something important in store for him. This segment from an Italian animated film (with English subtitles) about St. Josemaría's early life presents some episodes from his youth.

After inviting 250 of Rome's homeless to have lunch at the Vatican on December 28, the Pope has a busy schedule awaiting him in 2011. Two ROME REPORTS videos.

Piaf Kroeger is a Cooperator of Opus Dei from Sydney Australia. Mother and part-time teacher, she is married to Kevin and they have 4 children. Kevin hails from Hannibal, Missouri, USA.

The Holy Family's return to Nazareth, as seen in texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets.

The Church's Magisterium, saints and Christian poets reflect on the flight of Joseph, Mary and the Child into Egypt.

St. Josemaría always spoke a lot about freedom: granting it, defending it, knowing how to use it. Here he is asked: “How can we harmonize freedom and authority in raising our children?” (0’55”).

On December 18, in Argentina, Fr. Cesar Molaro, an associate priest of Opus Dei, will celebrate the golden anniversary of his priesthood, along with his twin brother, Raul. With link to Zenit interview.

The Pope's monthly intention for December is "that our experience of suffering may help us better understand the pain of the many people who are alone, sick, or aged, and stir us to generous help."