Opus Dei

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face a global pandemic, this guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

Pope Francis said: “may no one lack work and may everyone be fairly remunerated and be able to enjoy the dignity of work and the beauty of rest.” This article considers how the dignity of work is closely linked with the need for rest.

Volume I of the collected letters of Saint Josemaria Escriva is now available in English from Scepter Publishers.

In his 30 March general audience Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the figures of Simeon and Anna in the Gospel.

In the beautiful expression of St. Ignatius of Antioch, the bishop is "typos tou Patros": he is "like the living image of God the Father.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1549)

Opus Dei arrived in Britain 75 years ago, when three young postgraduate students moved to London at the end of 1946 to start the activities of Opus Dei there. Now there are members and apostolic initiatives in many cities in Britain.

Cebu painter, Celso Pepito, sees his art as a vehicle to showcase the best in Philippine culture and values.

In this pastoral letter, the Prelate of Opus Dei reflects on some consequences of being faithful to Christ and to the vocation to the Work, following the teachings of Saint Josemaria.

In this Year of the Family in the Church, here is an article by Fr. Joe Thomas, chaplain at Mercer House in Princeton, New Jersey, that was published recently in the "National Catholic Register."

Saint Josemaria was ordained to the priesthood on 28 March 1925. Here is a meditation he gave on Holy Thursday, 27 March 1975, eve of the 50th anniversary of his ordination and three months before his death.