Opus Dei

"To be of service, serve," Saint Josemaria wrote. What does that mean for Christians who want to make a difference in the world? How do we avoid the danger of perfectionism?

Tony works in recruitment for schools, one step removed from the classrooms his work makes possible. In this video, he shares how seeing that distance not as a limitation but as a form of service unlocked a freedom and peace he never expected to find in his career.

In a do-whatever-you-want kind of culture, we might think that freedom means having no limits. But are you really free if you don’t know what you want?

Purity is the virtue that protects our capacity to love authentically and completely. It gives us the freedom to see others as God sees them, as persons to cherish. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

When you know the “why” at your core, you’re free from external pressures, comparison, and the fear of not being enough. Here's Becca's advice for finding that why, from her experience as a professional chef.

Sometimes there are challenges in your life that you may find overwhelming and difficult to bear. Piety is the virtue that helps us trust God's mercy and act and pray with peace, because we recognise ourselves as unconditionally beloved children of God. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Temperance makes us people who hold on to what’s important and let go of what isn’t. It’s the harmony and strength that protects us from snapping in a crisis. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Courage has always been an aspect of witness to Christ, and it's lived in little things. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Prudence is discerning what’s right and choosing the best way to get there. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”

Patience means playing the ‘long-game’ in terms of our spiritual development, while at the same time recalling that God can make this work take place immediately. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”