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Corporal Mortification

The Church prescribes fasting on certain days and recommends that the faithful practice other sorts of mortification as well. Fr. John Wauck, a priest of Opus Dei, speaks about mortification.

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Spirit behind efforts to help the less fortunate

Punlaan School and Talon Family Farm School help to uplift the living standards of the students and their families, always guided by Christian values.

Sony's Other Code

Press Release from the Communications Office of Opus Dei, Rome, on the screening of The Da Vinci Code. Has Sony followed its own corporate "Code of Conduct" concerning respect for religious belief?

Opus Dei and Corporal Mortification

The Da Vinci Code has drawn attention to the Catholic custom of corporal mortification. Rev. Michael Barrett, a priest of Opus Dei, answers questions.

Celebration for Africa on Madison Avenue

Harambee, a charitable foundation established on the occasion of the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei, held a fundraising event in Manhattan on May 15.

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What was the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene?

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 17: "What was the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene?"

What is the Nag Hammadi library?

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 15: "What is the Nag Hammadi library?"

What does the “Gospel according to Mary (Magdalene)” say?

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 18: "What does the 'Gospel according to Mary (Magdalene)' say?"

What went on at the Last Supper?

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 20: "What went on at the Last Supper?"

Who was Mary Magdalene?

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 16: "Who was Mary Magdalene?"