Video summary of the Prelate's visit to Chile
From July 24-30, the Prelate met with members and friends of Opus Dei in Chile. On his last day he visited the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Saint Josemaría had visited 50 years ago.
Interview in 'Avvenire' (Italia): "Much remains to be done to rediscover the role of the laity"
Interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei in the Italian newspaper "Avvenire", on the occasion of his recent meeting with the families of FAES schools in Milan.
Letter from the Prelate (14 August 2024)
On the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to live "in heaven and on earth at the same time": with our minds deeply immersed in God and our feet firmly planted on the ground.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On 15 August, the Church celebrates Christ taking his Mother up to Heaven, a dogma defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
The Prelate in Ecuador: Suffering can be transformed into joy
On Sunday, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz met with families and friends of Opus Dei at Intisana School in Quito. Among other memorable moments, Andrés, a commercial pilot, asked him how to sanctify work and family, and Ángela requested prayers for an initiative to support women in vulnerable situations. On Monday afternoon, the Prelate will travel on to the final stage of his trip in Colombia.
"I met you and realised that life is still beautiful"
Jessica van Leeuwen, dairy farmer and mother of six, was battling an aggressive form of brain cancer when she met the Prelate of Opus Dei in New Zealand in August 2023. This is her story.
“I will not let you go unless you bless me”: The Combat of Contemplative Prayer
Entering into paths of contemplation means realizing that we need God, to the point of needing to "wrestle" with him... And to ask him, again and again, for his blessing: "I will not let go until you bless me."
The Prelate in Peru: Stories and Photos from the Trip
From 30 July to 8 August, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz visited Arequipa, Piura, and Lima. At the same time of year, 50 years ago, St. Josemaría traveled to Peru to be with members and friends of Opus Dei there in 1974.
Closer to God through Montse Grases
Raymond, a physics major and avid chess player, discovered an inspiration for his life of faith in the story of Montse Grases. He designed youthful prayer cards to spread devotion to her. She was declared Venerable in 2016 by Pope Francis.
Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor
Some texts and a video from the Saxum Foundation to assist our prayer for the Feast of the Transfiguration on 6 August.