A Light for Thousands of Children
We share some reflections from Fr. Carlos Núñez, Vicar of the Delegation of Monterrey, Mexico, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Ciudad de los Niños (City of the Children), a social initiative that, with its work of education and formation, has helped many families with limited financial means find happiness.
Letter from the Prelate (24 May 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us "to feel as very much our own all the joys and sorrows in the world," and to have recourse to the intercession of our Lady, especially during this month of May.
Professional Formation (IV): Leadership By Serving
Saint Josemaría understood professional prestige not as a personal achievement but as an opportunity to serve all men and women better.
Inspiring Examples of Sanctity in Marriage
Next Thursday, 26 May 2022, the 2nd day of reflection on lay holiness will be held in Rome. Entitled "Sanctity, Marriage, Family," it will take place just one month before the end of the “Amoris Laetitia” Year of the Family. The Prelate of Opus Dei will give the closing address.
Ordinations in Rome: “Help many people to know the life of Jesus”
Bishop Ricardo García, the consecrating bishop, told the twenty-four new priests of Opus Dei that “your lives, starting today, will be marked by the ministry of the sacraments, the ministry of the word and the ministry of charity.”
To Poland and Back
A sudden inspiration led Thais and Sonsoles on an adventure that took them to Poland and back to rescue refugees from Ukraine.
"The mystery of God’s tenderness hidden behind his silence"
In his 18 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Book of Job.
"The driving force of his life was the desire to see God's will done"
Saint Josemaria was beatified on 17 May 1992. Here is the homily given by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of Josemaría Escrivá on 19 May 1992, in the Basilica of the Holy Apostles in Rome.
Blessed Alvaro del Portillo Newsletter No. 10 (2022)
Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, Saint Josemaría's first successor at the head of Opus Dei, was beatified on 27 September 2014. His feast is celebrated on 12 May, the day on which he made his First Holy Communion at the age of seven in 1921. On this occasion, we offer a Newsletter reflecting his love for the Holy Mass.
Saint Josemaria in Fatima
Saint Josemaria speaks about his pilgrimages to the shrine of Fatima, his friendship with Sister Lucia, and his devotion to the holy Rosary.