Seeing Creation as a Gift
In his 16 September general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church's social teaching, stressing the need to "care for our common home."
Celibacy
What is celibacy? How did it arise in the Church? Who lives apostolic celibacy in Opus Dei and why? An article from the "Diccionario de San Josemaría," which is currently being translated into English.
Saint Raphael Meditation: "My Sacrifice and Yours" – Living the Holy Mass
A meditation (guided prayer) on the meaning of the Holy Mass in our daily lives.
Blessed Alvaro: Devotion Around the World
In this documentary, aired on a Kenyan TV station shortly before Don Alvaro del Portillo's beatification in 2014, we see how devotion to him has spread to many countries around the world..
Letter from the Prelate (10 September 2020)
This 15th of September will mark 45 years since the election of Blessed Alvaro as Saint Josemaria’s first successor. Monsignor Ocáriz encourages us to see him as an example of fidelity to the spirit of Opus Dei.
Where am I? (איפה אני?)
Fr. Geraldo Morujão (Portugal) had a cardiac arrest in a swimming pool when visiting the Holy Land in 2013 and was pronounced clinically dead. He attributes his recovery to Blessed Alvaro del Portillo's intercession.
Love and the Common Good
Continuing his catechesis on the Church's social teaching, Pope Francis explains the meaning of the "common good" in his 9 September general audience.
Some Special Students
One afternoon while taking a walk with my wife and young son – recounts Reyes, a retired language teacher in Granada – a man playing the accordion on a street corner came up to me and gave me a big hug, thanking me for the classes I gave him in prison.
I Have Called You Friends (V): See What Good Friends They Are
A new article in the series on friendship. "Friendship is one of the 'divine paths on earth' that God has opened up by becoming a man, a friend of his friends."
Saint Raphael Meditation: Birthday of Our Lady
A meditation (guided prayer) on the Nativity of Our Lady, which the Church celebrates on 8 September.