1st Commandment: Love God above all things
The first commandment is key to our entire existence: it is the only possible foundation for a fulfilled human life. Love for God includes love for those whom God loves.
Youth: from young people, for young people
Youth is a new space on the Opus Dei website with content for young people, by young people. It includes personal testimonies from around the world, simple explanations to complex questions, material for prayer, and inspiration for everyday life.
End of the Day
A fill-in-the-blank prayer guide with questions to inspire your personal conversation with God at the end of the day.
What are the commandments?
A courageous young man turned to Jesus to ask, "What must I do?" Jesus' answer is clear. The 10 commandments summarize how what it means to act like a Christian.
This Close to Giving Up
We fall again and again, but God our Father always picks us up. He's waiting with open arms, and his love gives us the courage to start again. Ready?
Looking at Jesus' Face
With a little imagination, we can put ourselves in Veronica's shoes. She overcame her shame and fear to comfort Jesus on the way to Calvary.
"Souls of prayer"
"We're called to be sowers of peace and joy," St. Josemaria reminded the first St. Raphael boys. That's what the formation Opus Dei offers is meant for.
"For me, he's a father"
What's it like to meet a saint? What difference did St. Josemaria make in the lives of the people around him? Mónica Ruiz-Tagle (Chile) tries to answer these questions.
The Sacraments
We need other people on the journey of life, and when we don't have enough company or support, we feel the pain of loneliness and find it harder to carry on.
Why St. Raphael?
St. Josemaría saw the archangel St. Raphael as a guide for young people who are launching out on their own path in the world.