To Know Him and To Know Yourself (I): Stealing Christ's Heart
"Perhaps we could define prayer like this: a word that 'steals Christ’s heart' and enables us to live, from now on, close to Him."
Documentary: “The Faith at 20"
In this programe twelve young people talk about how they approach different aspects of Christian faith. The 27-minute documentary includes previously unpublished images of St Josemaria, and testimonies by young people from Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome, Chicago, New York and Buenos Aires. A copy was presented to Pope Francis by participants in UNIV 2013, during his first public audience. The documentary is produced by ISCOM and directed by Juan Martin Ezratty (Digito Identidad).
“New Mediterraneans” (ebook)
This series of editorials can help us to discover new insights for our spiritual life when we pray about things we already know and have heard many times before.
Examples of Faith (IV): Elijah the Prophet
Fourth article in the series on figures from Scripture who are examples for us of strong faith. Elijah shows how God helps those who turn to him in prayer, especially in times of difficulty.
Where God is Hidden
In the discreet silence of the Sacraments, Jesus waits for us to freely open our heart to Him.
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?
All Four Episodes of "Very Human: True Stories in Opus Dei" Out Now
Across four episodes, more than forty people from ten countries open up about how experiencing God's love in daily life has helped them find strength in their own fragility. It's a journey from Brazil to South Korea that takes us into true stories full of challenges, yes, but also of faith and hope.
The Richness of Ordinary Life
A homily given on 11 March 1960, in which St Josemaría expounded on one of the themes he preached most throughout his life: the greatness of ordinary life for those who know themselves to be children of God.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (XIII): One doesn't reason; one looks!
Contemplative prayer develops in us a new way of looking at everything that happens around us, sharing in God’s vision of the world.
The power of friendship
The first students who took part in Opus Dei's work with young people didn't feel like they were adding one more good thing to their to-do lists: they felt like main characters in the story, and they wanted to blaze a trail. And we'll always need trailblazers.
"Working on Trust": On Family & Parenting
This series of videos is intended to help parents in the education of their children. The videos draw upon the teachings of Saint Josemaria, who was passionate about freedom and the educational role of parents.
“I have called you friends” (ebook)
In the light of a pastoral letter of Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz on friendship (November 1, 2019), we offer a free eBook with some texts to invite us to discover and share one of the great treasures that Jesus continues to offer to the apostles of today.
Letter from the Prelate (9 January 2018) | Freedom
“In the human realm,” Saint Josemaria said, “I want to leave you as an inheritance love for freedom and good humor.” The Prelate invites us to reflect on the gift of freedom, in this letter dated on the Founder's birthday.
Very Human, Very Divine (XVII): The Gentle Force of Trust
Sincere trust unlocks the potentialities hidden inside each person; it encourages us to develop our qualities in the service of others, and enables us to grow in a natural and harmonious way.
Letter from the Prelate (16 February 2023) | Fraternity
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz invites us to reflect on some attitudes and expressions of fraternity.
