Letter from the Prelate (September 2008)
"How do we accept whatever goes against our own wishes: sickness, professional failures, unjust offenses, difficulties in our social or family life?", the Prelate asks in his September letter. And he finds the answer in Christ’s Cross.
IROTO Rural Development Centre
Iroto and Abidagba, projects of the Women’s Board - Educational Cooperation Society, a not-for-profit, private organization, are located at Iloti (Ogun State) between Epe and Ijebu-Ode. Since its inception they have carried out numerous programmes and services for the benefit of the local communities.
The Saint who loved England
St. Josemaria visited Britain for the first time on 4th August 1958, fifty years ago. Mgr Richard Stork, who was then director of one of two centres of Opus Dei in England, remembers...
It’s the same, but not quite the same!
With this phrase, Isabel Caride, 33, explains how she lives family life and her work in a supermarket in Murcia, Spain.
Humility, Source of Joy
Humility is one of the foundation stones of authentic Christian life, because it is the "dwelling place of charity." We offer some reflections on this key Christian virtue.
To be Catholic is to play in the World Cup every day!
Leonardo Agustina is one of the priests that were recently ordained in Rome. He was then working as a journalist and now is eager to spread the most transcendental truth of all times: the life of Jesus Christ.
"Don Alvaro, a Man of Faith, a Faithful Man"
Bishop Javier Echevarría spoke these words in Rome on August 7 as the tribunal of the Prelature of Opus Dei closed the introductory phase of the Cause of Canonization for Bishop Álvaro del Portillo, first successor of St. Josemaría.
Letter from the Prelate (August 2008)
Following the Holy Father, the Prelate invites us to consider St. Paul's teachings and draw practical consequences for our lives: "Who is Paul? What does he say to me?"
Saint Paul and Marriage
Love and respect one another. This was Saint Paul's advice to married people. The theologian Carla Rossi speaks about the Apostle's teachings on matrimony in the second video offered by the Opus Dei website for the Pauline year.
I have prayed so much for you!
Bishop Javier Echevarría visited Hong Kong and Macau from 14th to 18th July 2008. Echoing the sentiments of St Josemaría, he told everyone, “I have prayed so much for you. I will continue to do so even when I leave.”