Opus Dei

In his 30 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about true consolation and the daily examination of conscience.

“Prosperity Arising from Poverty.” Nathalie Adina, a student volunteer, shares (in Tagalog) her reflections on Tahilan Study Center’s visit to a depressed community in Tondo (Manila) on the occasion of World Day of the Poor, 13 November 2022. The English translation follows after the article.

Pope Francis received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience. He was accompanied by the auxiliary vicar, Msgr. Mariano Fazio.

On 28 November 1982, St. John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature by means of the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit." Here are some videos and texts on its juridical structure and apostolic mission.

Many Catholics have the pious custom of praying a novena from 30 November to 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. As the novena begins, here are a selection of texts from the Magisterium, Fathers of the Church and saints.

Advent is the liturgical season before Christmas, in which the Church prepares to celebrate Christ's birth. This article responds to some common questions about the origin, meaning, and customs of Advent.

In his 23 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about consolation.

Pope Francis has extended to December 31, 2022 the possibility of obtaining a plenary indulgence in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.

Opus Dei arrived in Ireland 75 years ago, when a young Spanish engineer stepped off the ferry at Dun Laoghaire port, just outside Dublin City, to begin Opus Dei activities in Ireland. This is the first of a series of interviews commemorating the 75th anniversary.

On 21 November, we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lady. According to Christian tradition, Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary, offered their daughter to God in the Temple at Jerusalem when she was a young girl.