Opus Dei

Two days before Christmas, on Monday, December 23, at 11.30 am, the Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, in a private audience.

An extensive interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published on December 15 in Milan's "Corriere della Sera," the best-selling Italian daily.

In his first Apostolic Exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium," Pope Francis challenges all Catholics to share the message of the Gospel with joy and mercy. With link to Zenit article by Michael Pakaluk on how to read "The Joy of the Gospel."

In Cebu, the Philippines, renowned cubist painter Celso Pepito discovered St. Josemaria's message of the sanctifying value of offering one's work to God and always striving to do one's best.

The legacy of PAREF (Parents for Education Foundation), founded on St. Josemaria Escriva's principles of education, has resonated with generations of students in the Philippines.

Pope Francis has sent a message to the people of North and South America for the feast on December 12 of Our Lady of Guadalupe, venerated as Patroness of the American continent.

A grandmother shares a special family favor that she attributes to the intercession of Guadalupe.

Maria Spenger lives in Graz, Austria, with her husband and two daughters. As a Cooperator of Opus Dei, she is grateful for the formation that helps her remain peaceful and find God in those around her.

With the close of the Year of Faith, the Prelate reflects on ways to ensure these past months leave a deep impression on our daily lives.

Non-catholic lumad women of the Bagobo tribe in Davao learned livelihood skills, assisted by the Megamoms Cooperative, and are growing in the Christian faith and personal devotion to St. Josemaria.