Saint Josemaría

The full text of this consecration, which Saint Josemaría made for the first time on the solemnity of the Assumption, 15 August 1951, in the Shrine of Loreto, and which has been renewed every year since in Opus Dei centres.

José Luis González Gullón outlines the historical background to St Josemaría’s arrival in Italy in June 1946. The founder of Opus Dei had two very specific objectives on his agenda. The first was to obtain the “Decretum laudis” (decree of praise) from the Holy See, which would facilitate the spread of Opus Dei throughout the world. The second was to find a place in which to establish the Work’s headquarters.

This homily by St. Josemaria isn't just a set of beautiful thoughts about Easter: it's a conversation starter so you can talk to the Risen Christ in your life right now.

In a get-together, St Josemaría recommends a specific devotion for growing in love for our Lady: turning to St. Joseph.

Remarks by the Vietnamese cardinal, speaking about Josemaría Escrivá during an international congress titled “The Greatness of Ordinary Life” in January 2002.

10 December is the feast of Our Lady of Loreto, established by Pope Francis. Saint Josemaría considered himself especially indebted to Our Lady of Loreto for a very serious need that he placed under Our Lady's mantle on 15 August 1951.

This homily, the first in "Friends of God," invites us to look at our everyday routines with new eyes.

Life is full of questions. What am I supposed to do with my future? How do I pray? Why do I feel discouraged sometimes? How can I grow closer to God day-to-day?

A philological edition prepared by Fidel Sebastián, with a foreword by the prelate of Opus Dei and brief annotations that seek to bring its history and context closer to all audiences, to commemorate the book’s 100th edition in Spain.

Nearly forty years ago, Natale Sandoli left Venezuela for Tenerife. A photographer, husband, and father of three, he’s the first to admit he wasn't much of a churchgoer back then. That changed when a friend handed him a copy of “The Forge.”

Saint Josemaria is the first pilgrim to Fatima raised to the altars. The story of Fatima as it impacted his life, and also the life of Saint John Paul II.

A pocket map for anyone searching for God: 100 original illustrations to read, contemplate, and pray with Josemaría Escrivá’s classic, “The Way,” brought to life by Samlo, one of the most celebrated illustrators in the digital world.

A long-standing tradition in the Church is to prepare for the feast of Saint Joseph by dedicating the seven Sundays before 19 March to Saint Joseph, in memory of his seven sorrows and joys.

On 9 January, anniversary of St. Josemaria's birth, from 10:00 to 15:30 and 16:00 to 19:00 Rome time (UTC + 1), live images will be broadcast from the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace in Rome, where his mortal remains repose.

6 December is the feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari. The story of how Saint Josemaria came to name him intercessor for the financial needs of Opus Dei.

On November 2, All Souls Day, the Church reminds us of the need to pray for those who have died and are now being purified.

Two bishops from Bulgaria share their testimony about the impact a secret translation of “The Way” had on their lives and on those of their parishioners in the later 20th century, when faith was persecuted in the country.

Some advice from Saint Josemaria on getting the most out of the school year.

Homily by the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, on the liturgical feast of Saint Josemaría, delivered at the parish of Saint Eugene (Rome).

April 29 is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena. The story of how Saint Josemaria decided to name her an intercessor of Opus Dei. Adapted from an article published in "Studia et Documenta," vol. 8 (2014).

True freedom is about choosing to love without holding back. This annotated homily is St. Josemaría's homily on freedom from “Friends of God” with a friend’s honest reactions, questions, and personal reflections written in the margins, helping you go deeper.

Ioan Bărbuș (1918–2001) is the protagonist of this story of love and resilience after 17 years in prison, set against the backdrop of the first Romanian translation of “The Way.”

Since 1951, on the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth (30 December or the Sunday after Christmas), a special petition is made to the Holy Family of Nazareth for the families of the faithful of the Work.

Nine days of special preparation for the great feast of our Lady's Immaculate Conception, with some resources for growing in love for Mary Immaculate.

The Josemaría Escrivá Research Center (CEJE), which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in October, is entering a period of expansion and renewal. Founded in the 1990s as a bibliographic repository on Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei, it now combines documentation, research, and outreach with an increasingly international scope.

On 2 October 1928, St. Josemaría Escrivá saw what God was asking of him: to remind women and men that holiness is possible in the middle of ordinary life. That message continues to “light up the pathways of the earth” nearly a century later.

In this video, St. Josemaría explains the deepest reason for faith.