The Christian Vocation

A homily given by St. Josemaria on 2 December 1951, the first Sunday of Advent.
Novena to the Immaculate Conception

Nine days of special preparation for the great feast of our Lady's Immaculate Conception, with some resources for growing in love for Mary Immaculate.
Stir up your soul this Advent

Fr Eric Nicolai, a priest from Canada, has recorded 5-minute meditations for each day of Advent 2023
Proclaiming the Gospel in Today's World

In his 29 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on apostolic zeal, speaking about the urgency of spreading the Gospel message in today's world, despite the difficulties we encounter.
General Information: Opus Dei in the Philippines
Dreams falling short of reality
With a blessing and many details of affection
Regional Monthly Intention for October to December 2023
- Meditations: Saturday of the First Week of Advent
- Meditations: Friday of the First Week of Advent
- Meditations: Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Meditations: Thursday of the First Week in Advent
- Meditations: Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
- Meditations: Tuesday of the First Week of Advent
- Meditations: Monday of the First Week of Advent
- Meditations: Sunday of the First Week of Advent (Year B)
PHOTO GALLERY: The Prelate of Opus Dei’s Apostolic Trip to the Philippines on July 25 to August 5, 2023
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VIDEO: The Prelate in Cebu, 2023
Highlights of Msgr.Fernando Ocariz’s activities in Cebu on August 3-5, 2023
VIDEO: The Prelate in Manila, 2023
Highlights of Msgr. Fernando Ocariz in Manila on July 25 to August 3, 2023.
“Joyful in hope, constant in prayer”: With the Father in Cebu Oakridge Pavilion
The general audience held at the Oakridge Pavilion on Friday, August 4, 2023 highlighted the Prelate’s stay in Cebu.
The Prelate in Cebu, August 3-5, 2023
Msgr. Fernando Ocariz was in Cebu on August 3-5, at the latter part of his 12-day apostolic trip to the Philippines. In his less than 48 hours stay he visited various apostolic projects and met with many people.
The Prelate in Manila, July 26 to August 3, 2023
Highlights of the Prelate’s activities in Manila
"Omnia in Bonum": With the Father at the MOA Arena
The Prelate of Opus Dei had a one-hour gathering with families, members of Opus Dei and their friends at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on Sunday, 30 July 2023.
The Prelate of Opus Dei Arrives for 12-day Apostolic Trip
Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, will be in the Philippines from July 25 to August 5, 2023.
Prelate sets July trip to the Philippines
Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, the Prelate of Opus Dei, will be in the Philippines on July 25 to August 5, 2023.
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis
Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”
Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."
Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.
Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.
Monthly Intention
The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2022 to 2 October 2024.
November Recollection Kit (2023)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
From the Prelate: Enlarging the Heart
Considerations about Christian social action in light of the message of St. Josemaría, from Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei.
"Never forget where you come from"
Monick Tello is a Peruvian numerary who moved to Stockholm, Sweden seventeen years ago. She writes about her experience at World Youth Day in Lisbon this summer and how the Pope's invitation to acknowledge our roots inspired her.
Making the Centre a Home (II)
Christian families are places where everyone lives and works for the others. Some missteps that can undermine this spirit, and ways to reawaken it.
Letter from the Prelate (16 February 2023)
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz invites us to reflect on some attitudes and expressions of fraternity.