Number of articles: 200

Vocation: 14 Young People, 14 Stories

14 young people in Opus Dei share their vocation stories, talking about everything from their doubts and dreams to the discernment process and where they are now.

Saint Raphael

Divine Revelation

If you were a top physicist whose memory had been completely wiped after a car accident, how would you try to regain the knowledge you lost? You would not want to start with hardcore physics, for sure. First, you would probably take basic mathematics and other foundational courses before exploring more challenging topics.

I Believe

God yearns for your heart

Everyone is called to participate in God's love. This is the first article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.

Saint Raphael

"I'm sanctifying the world one donut at a time"

Chelsea (Trinidad & Tobago) talks about how she finds God and brings joy to other people through her work as an entrepreneur.

The World & I

If I get sick… Is it God’s will?

"Why is this happening to me? It's not fair; I haven't done anything wrong." We get upset when we don’t understand the reason for illness, and it’s tough to feel that no one is there to share in our suffering.

The World & I

"I just sat beside him"

Javi Ballester talks about learning to accept his father's mental illness and support him as a family, and how the experience helped him discover God's call.

The World & I

Different dreams

A short case study about loyalty, ambition, and repairing relationships when they start to fracture.

The World & I

Can you really love forever? How long does love last?

We all want to love and be loved for our whole lives, but how? Is there such a thing as love "forever"?

The World & I

Seeing and Being Seen: Contemplation in the Middle of the World

Seeing God and knowing that you’re seen by Him means stepping into such a deep, intimate moment that words are unnecessary. You’re looking at someone you know perfectly, who knows you, and with whom you can share your deepest feelings and most personal joys. So here’s the million-dollar question: how do you get there?

For Prayer

"The world is hungry for something transcendent"

"Why is it so hard for me to talk to my friends about the photo of St. Josemaria that I use as a bookmark?" Roberto tells us how he answered this question.

Saint Raphael