Opus Dei

A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on apostolic zeal and evangelization (2023-2024), downloadable as a free eBook.

In his 6 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the necessity for proclamation to take place in the Holy Spirit. It was the fourth of four audiences summarizing the series.

In his 29 November General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the urgency of spreading the Gospel message in today's world, despite the difficulties we encounter. It was the third of four audiences summarizing the series.

Óscar Migueles writes about the joy he discovered in friendship: "When you're involved in something good, you invite the people you care about."

Pope John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature through the Apostolic Constitution "Ut Sit," which was officially delivered to Blessed Álvaro del Portillo (the first prelate of Opus Dei) on 19 March 1983.

The Prelate of Opus Dei is making a pastoral trip to Finland and Estonia from 22-26 November. In addition to visiting members of the Work and friends in these countries, he will attend the ordination of the new bishop of Helsinki.

In his 22 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about proclamation as a mission for everyone. It was the second of four audiences summarizing the series.

This morning, 29 faithful of Opus Dei (including 2 Filipinos) received the diaconate from the hands of Monsignor Andrés Gabriel Ferrada, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Clergy.

In his 15 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about joy. It was the first of four audiences summarizing the series.

Some questions and answers: what are the regional assemblies, or work weeks, of Opus Dei? When did they begin? What do the regional assemblies have to do with the centenary of Opus Dei? How does one participate?