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Corporal Mortification

The Church prescribes fasting on certain days and recommends that the faithful practice other sorts of mortification as well. Fr. John Wauck, a priest of Opus Dei, speaks about mortification.

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VIDEO: the prelatic church of Opus Dei

"Our Lady of Peace" (Rome) is a place of prayer, housing the mortal remains of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Millions of people throughout the world turn to Saint Josemaría’s intercession to gain graces of every kind from God. Many come to the Church of the Prelature to continue their petition or give thanks for graces received through his intercession.

Opus Dei

VIDEO: Fr. Bob Gahl speaks about Saint Josemaria's life

Life of Saint Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, told by Fr. Bob Gahl, priest of Opus Dei.

Saint Josemaría

Spirit behind efforts to help the less fortunate

Punlaan School and Talon Family Farm School help to uplift the living standards of the students and their families, always guided by Christian values.

Social initiatives

Everything has meaning and purpose

Interview with Ashley Stratford, who works as a Town Planning Consultant in Manchester

A vocation to seek sanctity in ordinary life

Interview with Stephen Tsang, an architect working in Chelsea, London

Sony's Other Code

Press Release from the Communications Office of Opus Dei, Rome, on the screening of The Da Vinci Code. Has Sony followed its own corporate "Code of Conduct" concerning respect for religious belief?

Press releases and statements

Opus Dei and Corporal Mortification

The Da Vinci Code has drawn attention to the Catholic custom of corporal mortification. Rev. Michael Barrett, a priest of Opus Dei, answers questions.

Press releases and statements

Celebration for Africa on Madison Avenue

Harambee, a charitable foundation established on the occasion of the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei, held a fundraising event in Manhattan on May 15.

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What does the “Gospel according to Mary (Magdalene)” say?

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 18: "What does the 'Gospel according to Mary (Magdalene)' say?"

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