Opus Dei

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.

Abi grew up in Perth, in western Australia. There she studied Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and developed a lot of hobbies, which, however, did not fulfil her completely: “So, I had all this time and had all this money and all these opportunities. But I felt like I was wasting my time... Well, not wasting my time, but wasting my life!”

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz visited the Siramá Foundation, an organisation that promotes women’s dignity through vocational and personal development programmes, taking a holistic view of the individual. In the afternoon, he met with another group of young Salvadoran women.

On his final day in Honduras, Mgr Fernando Ocáriz visited the Taular Technological Institute, one of the principal social initiatives promoted by members of Opus Dei in that country. In the afternoon, he met with married couples and young people, with whom he conversed about prayer amid the demands of daily life, devotion to St. Josemaría, and intergenerational relationships.

How does Mary’s glory become our joy? This annotated homily for the feast of the Assumption explores St. Josemaría’s answer in “Christ is Passing By.”

In his 12 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the liturgical year.

"Everything Counts" is a series exploring how assignments, deadlines, tiredness, and even AI tools can become a path to serve others, shape the world around us, and meet God in the everyday. This time: how to actually enjoy studying, and the motivation that makes it worth the effort.

We are beginning to publish a selection of letters written by Blessed Álvaro del Portillo during his years as Prelate of Opus Dei. The letter dated 1 August 1985 addresses formation as a primary task in the Work, in which each person is, at once, both sheep and shepherd.