Opus Dei

The presence of the risen Christ alongside us is an invitation to live our daily life with joy, wanting to improve our own lives and treat others mercifully. This is the Prelate’s advice in his April pastoral letter.

Recently four members of the Prelature in Britain posted pieces about their experience in Opus Dei on the "Faith Column", a blog hosted by the New Statesman, a popular current affairs magazine.

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz is a theologian and is also the Vicar General of Opus Dei. This Zenit interview was held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Opus Dei as a personal prelature.

The audience took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in St. Peter's basilica in Rome. The Pope speaks in English, Spanish and Italian.

On Wednesday, March 19, the Pope held an audience in St. Peter's basilica with the participants of the UNIV conference. The Pope speaks in English, Spanish and Italian. We include a video of the audience and a translation of the Pope's remarks.

The Vatican Secretary of State, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop, and other dignitaries inaugurated the new Biomedical University campus in Rome. The Via Alvaro del Portillo, on which the new campus is located, was also blessed. Here are some photos of the event.

On March 19, 1983 in Rome, the handing over of the Bull “Ut Sit” took place. This document from John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature. Opus Dei’s only purpose, as the Founder said, “is to serve the Church".

The video offers images of Palm Sunday Mass celebrated by the Pope and a brief overview of the Holy Father’s activities in the next few days.

Opus Dei’s Founder advises us to take advantage of life’s daily events to draw closer to God and give him glory (Weekly Video: 00’48”).

UNIV began forty years ago thanks to the impetus of St. Josemaría Escrivá. University students from all over the world gather in Rome each year at Easter to discuss topics of current significance. A new website in six languages provides pertinent information.