Seeing and Being Seen: Contemplation in the Middle of the World
Seeing God and knowing that you’re seen by Him means stepping into such a deep, intimate moment that words are unnecessary. You’re looking at someone you know perfectly, who knows you, and with whom you can share your deepest feelings and most personal joys. So here’s the million-dollar question: how do you get there?
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (I): Stealing Christ's Heart
"Perhaps we could define prayer like this: a word that 'steals Christ’s heart' and enables us to live, from now on, close to Him."
Where God is Hidden
In the discreet silence of the Sacraments, Jesus waits for us to freely open our heart to Him.
Examples of Faith (IV): Elijah the Prophet
Fourth article in the series on figures from Scripture who are examples for us of strong faith. Elijah shows how God helps those who turn to him in prayer, especially in times of difficulty.
The Richness of Ordinary Life
A homily given on 11 March 1960, in which St Josemaría expounded on one of the themes he preached most throughout his life: the greatness of ordinary life for those who know themselves to be children of God.
DYA: More Than an Academy
People came to DYA Academy for different reasons, but they stayed for the friendships they formed. They stayed for the joyful atmosphere, together with the intriguing call to take their Christianity seriously. They stayed because they discovered something greater than a place to studying or hang out with friends.
“New Mediterraneans” (ebook)
This series of editorials can help us to discover new insights for our spiritual life when we pray about things we already know and have heard many times before.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself (XIII): One doesn't reason; one looks!
Contemplative prayer develops in us a new way of looking at everything that happens around us, sharing in God’s vision of the world.
All Four Episodes of "Very Human: True Stories in Opus Dei" Out Now
Across four episodes, more than forty people from ten countries open up about how experiencing God's love in daily life has helped them find strength in their own fragility. It's a journey from Brazil to South Korea that takes us into true stories full of challenges, yes, but also of faith and hope.
Letter from the Prelate (16 February 2023) | Fraternity
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz invites us to reflect on some attitudes and expressions of fraternity.
eBook on the Family and Raising Children
In the context of the Synod on the Family convoked by Pope Francis, the 21 articles on the family and educating children available on this website are now being offered as an eBook for smartphones and tablets.
Letter from the Prelate (1 November 2019) | Friendship
Pastoral letter of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on the importance of friendship. “By living in friendship with God, which is the first friendship we have to foster and strengthen, you will be able to make many true friends."
"Working on Trust": On Family & Parenting
This series of videos is intended to help parents in the education of their children. The videos draw upon the teachings of Saint Josemaria, who was passionate about freedom and the educational role of parents.
“The Adventure of Marriage”: Video Series
In this series of six videos, Sole and Juampi, an Argentinian couple, share the story of their joys and sorrows, struggles and victories in their married life together. These six videos could serve as a resource for pre-marriage courses and for young couples.
Very Human, Very Divine (XVII): The Gentle Force of Trust
Sincere trust unlocks the potentialities hidden inside each person; it encourages us to develop our qualities in the service of others, and enables us to grow in a natural and harmonious way.
