Opus Dei

The memory of John Paul II will be especially strong this year for the thousands of university students in Rome during Holy Week for UNIV. With video of April 20 audience with Benedict XVI.

Here are links to several articles about the film "There Be Dragons" that may be of interest.

Texts from the magisterium, saints and Christian poets reflecting on the presence of Christ's Mother at his crucifixion.

VIDEO: a corporate executive talks about growing up, finding Opus Dei, family issues, and misconceptions about Opus Dei.

Bridget Bagshaw has just had her seventh child. Married for 11 years, she takes care of her family on a full-time basis. Opus Dei helps her to be a better mother, spouse and friend, especially by a strong relationship with God.

In 1972 St. Josemaría met with a group of high school teachers. "What is the most important virtue for a teacher?", he is asked (00’52’’).

Paco has spent almost thirty years in Japan, where he teaches in a university. He writes to express his thanks for the many prayers for his country and to recount the recent events there.

St Josemaria often recalled with gratitude how his parents introduced him step by step to the Christian way of life

It may seem surprising that a little thing like some footprints in the snow was enough to make a teenager make the great decision to give his life to God. But that is the language God often uses to call people, and that is how generous souls who seek God sincerely are capable of responding, with faith.

The Prelate of Opus Dei writes to the Regional Vicar of Opus Dei for Australia and New Zealand, Monsignor Victor Martinez, offering consolation and prayers for victims of the earthquake in Christchurch.