
Video of the Prelate (2 October 2026)
The Prelate sends his greeting on the occasion of October 2 and invites us to begin the first year of preparation for the centenary with gratitude to God and to St. Josemaría, and with the desire to be contemplatives in the middle of the world.

New Website for the Centenary of Opus Dei
A new website to help you prepare for the centenary of Opus Dei, bringing together everything related to the celebration in one place: core materials, resources for your spiritual life, stories from around the world, and updates on what's being planned in your own country.

General Intention (2026-2027)
The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way from 2 October 2026 to 2 October 2027.
St. Francis and St. Josemaría: 800 Years of a Call to Freedom of Heart

On the eighth centenary of St. Francis of Assisi's death, Friar Francesco Ielpo, Custos of the Holy Land, looks at what the St. Francis' poverty and St. Josemaría's teaching on detachment have in common.
“Do not be afraid of the future”: Pope Leo XIV in France

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to France, from his UNESCO address in Paris to the grotto of Lourdes and the roots of Europe in Metz.
"For the first time in my life, I'm going to see the Pope"

Raphaël is 23. He was baptised this Easter, and in a few days' time he'll see the Pope for the first time, in his native France.
The Vincentians on Saint Josemaria's Path

Opus Dei was born on October 2, 1928, while St. Josemaría was making a retreat at the Vincentian Fathers' house in Madrid: St. Vincent de Paul had a great impact on St. Josemaría from his childhood to the very day he saw Opus Dei. As the Work journeys toward its first centenary, we look back on these encounters as one more reason to give thanks for the saints who have walked alongside it in history.
Friendships Forged for Life

Executives and professionals from Moldova, Poland, London and Madrid share how a Pyrenees expedition became a lasting brotherhood of faith and friendship.
Their Eyes Were Opened (V): See the Beauty of the Everyday

We bring this series to a close with an invitation to the beauty of the everyday: to discover how the objects we use in daily life resonate with our interior life, to the use of "human devices" that rouse the heart when it grows distracted, and to discovering the importance of form in shaping our world in a more Christian, and therefore more beautiful, way.
All Four Episodes of "Very Human: True Stories in Opus Dei" Out Now

Across four episodes, more than forty people from ten countries open up about how experiencing God's love in daily life has helped them find strength in their own fragility. It's a journey from Brazil to South Korea that takes us into true stories full of challenges, yes, but also of faith and hope.
Letter from the Prelate (25 September 2026)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to go to the intercession of St. Josemaría for the anniversaries of the founding of the Work and of his canonization, on October 2nd and 6th.
Nine Friends, One Weekend, and an Encyclical by the Sea

Today Pope Leo XIV turns 71. In just a few days he will travel to France (Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, from 25-28 September) and many people are already preparing to welcome him. A group of friends got a head start in their own way, through his texts.

Opus Dei Activities in Singapore
Opus Dei offers formation activities for men and women in Singapore, namely doctrine classes, days of recollection, retreats and spiritual direction or confession. These aim to help participants live their faith in their daily lives and find holiness in the midst of the ordinary. Below is the list of activities and contacts :

Monsignor Mariano Fazio Visits Asia
During visits to several destinations in Asia, amongst them, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore, the auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei encouraged people to foster friendship, find God in their work and embrace Asia’s growing importance in the life of the Church.

Being Christian in today's world
Catholics can find it difficult to live their faith amid the demands and busyness of everyday life. MONSIGNOR MARIANO FAZIO, Opus Dei's auxiliary vicar, shares insights from his writings on faith and contemporary life. This article first appeared in CATHOLIC NEWS SINGAPORE on 13 September 2026.

Friendship and community in the evangelising mission
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 30 August 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

In Memoriam: Joel Martinez, Physicist and Pioneer of Opus Dei in Singapore
This article pays tribute to Joel Martinez, a doctor of physics and a pioner of Opus Dei in Singapore who passed away on Thursday, 6 August 2026.

Finding God in the beautiful chaos of family life
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 16 August 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine. In this article a mother of seven reflects on marriage, the life plans she surrendered, and how she discovered God's providence amidst the messiness of a large family.

Finding Peace in a Stressed Out World
In today’s busy and anxious world, the constant need for high performance leaves us in a state of permanent fight or flight. FATHER WENCESLAO VIAL, Associate Professor of Theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, shares how faith can help nourish lasting mental health. This article first appeared in the 2 August issue of Catholic News Singapore

The Hidden Loneliness of Our Elderly
Watch the interview with Fr Wenceslao Vial as he explores the realities of loneliness in seniors and their roles in families and parishes.

Can Therapy and Confession Work Together?
Can psychological therapy and the Sacrament of Reconciliation work together to bring true healing? Fr Professor Wenceslao Vial explores the relationship between psychology and Christian spirituality, offering profound insights into forgiveness, grace, spiritual and physical healing and the search for meaning in life.

Two Years in the Making : The Statue of St Josemaría at St Joseph's Church(Victoria Street) Singapore
A new life sized statue of St Josemaría now stands at St Joseph’s Church after almost two years of planning and preparation. This article traces the journey from the first idea, to the fundraising effort, to the work of Spanish sculptor Diana Garcia Roy, and the arrival of the statue that now welcomes visitors to the church.

The grace of self-knowledge
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 19 July 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Devotion to Our Lady in our everyday
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 21 June 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

The Pope: the gift of Christ to His Church
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 10 May 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Spiritual accompaniment: seeing through the eyes of Christ
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 12 April 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Transformed by our hope in the Risen Christ
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 26 April 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

The richness of ordinary life
This article was first published in Catholic News Singapore on 18 January 2026. It is the first in the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Beyond the grind - finding meaning and grace in work
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS SINGAPORE on 15 March, 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

General and Regional Monthly Intentions in the Region of East & South Asia (2025-2026)
The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2025 to 2 October 2026. The Regional Monthly Intention is closely aligned.





































