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María Ángeles, Spain: "When I look back, I believe I've lived a full life"

María Ángeles discovered Opus Dei by chance, when a teacher at the school in her hometown told her about the opportunity to live in a Study and Work Centre (CET). There she discovered three things: how to balance study and work, how to make better use of her time and live her faith in everything, and how God was calling her to Opus Dei.

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“We are absorbed by many activities”

In his 17 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter as the refuge of the restless heart.

“Christmas tree farms are naturally a joyful place”

A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).

Letter from the Prelate (15 December 2025)

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to contemplate the humility of the Child Jesus during the Christmas season, welcoming everyone with a merciful heart and assisting those in need with specific deeds, as a sign of hope and peace for the world.

Novena to Doctor Ernesto Cofiño

A new three-part novena to ask God for graces through the intercession of the Venerable Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician and father of a family. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in assisting underprivileged families and children. Dr. Cofiño was declared Venerable on 14 December 2023 by Pope Francis.

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“Death is not the end, but the passage towards full light”

In his 10 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection as the final answer to the question of death.

"In Loreto I am especially indebted to Our Lady"

10 December is the feast of Our Lady of Loreto, established by Pope Francis. Saint Josemaría considered himself especially indebted to Our Lady of Loreto for a very serious need that he placed under Our Lady's mantle on 15 August 1951.

Path to the Centenary (7): Work and Daily Activities Assumed by Christ

The hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth reveals that our ordinary work and daily activities have a deep divine value. They can be a path for close union with God and responding to his call to holiness, by striving to imitate our Lord's entire life.

Sofia, Guatemala: “In all my important decisions, I’ve felt free and supported”

Sofía Villalba, a 26-year-old Guatemalan, shares her experience of vocational discernment with honesty and gratitude. From a very young age, she felt a desire to dedicate herself to God and, after a period of searching and reflection, she requested admission as a numerary of Opus Dei, during her second year of university. Despite her enthusiasm and sincere effort to live this vocation, over time she realized that it wasn’t the path for her.

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Michelle, Lebanon: The Pope's visit brought us hope

On 4 August 2020, the explosion in Beirut shattered a nation and reduced Michelle’s home to rubble. Five years later, the Pope’s visit brought renewed hope and reconciliation to a people who “always find the courage to rise again.”