Opus Dei

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

Following the broadcast of the BBC's documentary Heart & Soul, on 25 October, in which former members of Opus Dei shared their experiences, we would like to offer some context around some of the social, institutional and personal issues discussed.

In his 30 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the sacrament of Confirmation.

In this episode, historian Francisca Colomer shares Ramona Sanjurjo's life story. Ramona was one of the first supernumeraries of Opus Dei, born on 20 January 1916, in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain). Colomer shares some highlights from the life of this dynamic and generous woman, whose enthusiasm and selflessness made her a notable figure in early 20th-century Vigo.

A selection of questions and answers from recent interviews with the Prelate of Opus Dei, published in different media outlets. In these interviews, Msgr. Ocáriz discusses topics such as the upcoming centenary, the role of the laity in spreading the Gospel, responses to criticisms and errors, and Opus Dei's commitment to serving the Church.

Today, 24 October 2024, saw the publication of "Dilexit nos" ("He loved us"), Pope Francis' fourth encyclical, on human and divine love in the heart of Christ. This article contains an audiobook and downloadable ebook in ePub, PDF and Mobi formats.

In his 23 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit and the sacrament of marriage.

Carlos Martinez, raised in extreme poverty, was an active member of the Communist Youth before the Spanish Civil War. He worked in a fish shop. After converting to Catholicism and joining Opus Dei, he dedicated much of his energy to improving the lives of local Romani (gypsies) and coal miners.

In his 16 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the faith of the Church.

The reason Christians are willing to go against their desires, fast, and make sacrifices for others; the reason they are able to bear suffering with joy, without making too much of it, is that they do not want to leave the Lord alone with the weight of the world’s evil and suffering.