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.

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

Some virtues that can help us to be a contemplative soul in the midst of our ordinary daily activities. A new article in the series on the virtues.

What is the Rosary, and where does it come from? Answers to some common questions about this Marian prayer. "Dear young people, learn to pray to Mary with the simple and effective prayer of the Rosary; dear sick people, may our Lady be your support in the trial of pain" (Pope Francis, General Audience of May 3, 2017).

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

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during these days of Christmastide.

Some reflections that can spur our prayer during these days of the Christmas season.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during these days of the Christmas season.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during these days of the Christmas season.