Opus Dei

A meditation given by Saint Josemaria in Rome on 6 January 1970, feast of the Epiphany.

A spiritual retreat is an important break, a few days spent in prayer alone with God. It is the spiritual equivalent of an annual car inspection or medical check-up: time in the presence of God, examining our Christian lives to try to see where we're at and how we can to improve our relationships with God and others.

That's what Joseba would say when he exhibited his collection of almost 300 small nativity scenes from around the world. He used to open some of them to the public, share photos on social media, and celebrate the holidays with a montage of the Nativity scenes and music.

In his 29 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, describing him as a persecuted and courageous migrant.

A meditation (guided prayer) on our deep desire to see God "face to face," made possible at Christmas in the Child Jesus.

In his final general audience before Christmas, Pope Francis spoke about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, sends his blessing and wishes everyone a happy Christmas in this brief video with English subtitles.

In 2008, my family started what is today a much-anticipated year-end tradition: a Christmas Holiday Cook-Off!

Some homilies, articles, videos and carols that can help us draw close to the Infant Jesus at Christmas time with the childlike piety of Saint Josemaria.

In his 15 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, stressing the role of silence in his life.