Their Eyes Were Opened (II): The “gentle breeze” of music

From singing songs “of human love in a divine way” to praising God in the liturgy, here are some ways our everyday relationship with music can take shape.
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How can a blind man teach us to see? Jesus chooses a man whom society has cast aside to teach us to rediscover beauty in simple things and, through it, to reach the Heart of Christ.
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona: “Let us make room for the Lord in our hearts”

The theme of Pope Leo’s apostolic journey to Spain from 6-12 June is, “Lift up your eyes!” This article contains text and video excerpts from the journey, with links to the full itinerary and text of each stop along the way. It is updated daily.
Lidia, Bolivia: "I asked to join the Work and they said no"

My name is Juana Lidia Quispe Maita. I am from the community of Copachilaia. From my community, you can see Lake Titicaca, which is 4000 metres above sea level, and I am an assistant numerary of Opus Dei. I am here for a while looking after my mother, who is alone. I accompany her, take care of her, and help her with whatever she needs. And from time to time I go to the city.
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, now in audio and ebook

“Magnifica Humanitas,” on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, was published on 25 May 2026. This article contains a downloadable ebook, PDF, and audiobook.
How Three Days of Service Changed My View of Medical School

Facing academic burnout during his second year at the University of Nigeria, a medical student finds unexpected renewal through a three-day workshop held at the Iwollo Conference Centre.
Letter from the Prelate (14 June 2026)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to go deeper into the virtue of poverty, as a path to interior freedom, love for God, and apostolic fruitfulness.
Resources for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

“The fullness of God is revealed and given to us in Christ, in the love of Christ, in Christ’s heart.” The centre of the solemnity of the Sacred Heart is Christ Himself and the particular kind of love his Heart contains: patient, self-sacrificing, and tender.

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 :

Masses in Honour of Saint Josemaría in the Region of East and South Asia
The following is a list of masses around the region of East and South Asia, celebrating the feast day of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, called the "Saint of the Ordinary" by Pope Saint John Paul II. Find a mass near you and join us as we celebrate and give thanks for his life. Confessions are available before mass. (This list is still being updated).

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.

Jillian, Singapore: "I changed the way I see things"
Jillian is 26 years old. The joy she saw in others drew her to discover her own vocation in Opus Dei. “I see the world through new eyes, finding God in my daily work and simple acts of love.”

St Joseph’s silent witness held up as model for families at feast day Mass
At the feast day Mass of St Joseph's Church (Victoria Street) on March 19, Cardinal William Goh held up the patron saint as a model of faith, fatherhood, and fidelity to God's will for some 700 faithful. In his homily, the Cardinal highlighted St Joseph's role as a pivotal figure in salvation history and a quiet example for parents today. The Mass was concelebrated by priests of Opus Dei and Monsignor Marinko Antolovic of the Apostolic Nunciature.

Fatherhood: Learning to Give When It's Hardest
Thomas became a dad after 40 and soon saw how much it asked of him. In the tired days and small moments, he started to see a deeper kind of love taking shape.

Mark, Singapore: "It took me 30 years to say yes to God"
Mark first encountered Opus Dei in the 1990s but hesitated to say yes to God for decades, convinced he wasn’t ready. A retreat finally helped him realise that God does not call the perfect but helps the called to grow in holiness. Today, as a husband, father, and portfolio manager, he finds joy in prayer, strength in his work, and more presence with his family and those around him.

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis

Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”

Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."

Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.

Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.




















