Ruth Pakaluk: Wife, Mother, Friend, Activist
Ruth Pakaluk was an extraordinarily warm and talented woman. She entered Harvard University as a pro-choice atheist. After her conversion to Catholicism, she dedicated herself to raising her family and to pro-life activism. At age 33, Ruth was diagnosed with cancer. Shortly before dying peacefully at age 41, she wrote to a friend: "I have loved the life God gave me. There is no other life I would rather have lived.”
Apostolic Journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
Links to Pope Francis' homilies and addresses on his apostolic journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore 2 to 13 September 2024.
Video Summary of the Prelate in Colombia
From 13-16 August, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz visited Colombia and met with many people. This video summarizes some of those gatherings.
Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life
A new podcast and book have been released titled, “Encounters: Finding God in all walks of life.”
"We've taught our children to work well in front of God"
Miguel González is a 66-year-old coffee grower whose dedication and hard work have made the quality of his coffee world-famous.
Serving the Church however you can
Álvaro Anguísola is a volunteer at the Diocese of Bilbao. When it was time for him to retire, a friend invited him to help out in his diocese with the economic and transparency areas. He agreed right away, and now he dedicates his days to collaborating with his local church in this way.
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 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.