“Prayer is a fundamental dimension of our humanity”
In his 5 August general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the prayer of the Church.
Joy Beside the Cross
A fill-in-the-blank prayer guide with questions to inspire your personal conversation with God when you're struggling to be cheerful.
Two Weeks Together: The Prelate of Opus Dei Begins His Visit to Central America
On Tuesday, 4 August, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz arrived in Guatemala City, the first stop on his tour of the region. Until mid-month, the Prelate will be meeting with young people, families, priests and members of Opus Dei, as part of the journey towards the Centenary.
“It’s like he was thinking of me when he wrote it”
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 John Mary Vianney, Holy Curé of Ars
4 August is the feast of Saint John Mary Vianney, who Saint Josemaria named intercessor for Opus Dei's relationship with the diocesan bishops. This is a study on the relationship between the two saints.
Original Sin
Original sin can sound like an unfair idea: are we really being punished for something Adam and Eve did thousands of years ago, and does it mean we’re all born bad people? Well, no, that’s not what the Church teaches. Original sin is really about a gift that was lost, that God never stops trying to give back to us.
August Recollection Kit (2026)
A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home.
Balik Lusog: From Hunger to Hope
500 children in a Muntinlupa public school now get a hot meal every day, thanks to a food bank, a parish, and a lot of volunteers.
Joy in Spite of Hardship
Pilar, a mother of six and a supernumerary of Opus Dei, felt called to visit a prison near her family home.
The Eternal Current of Friendship: The Raising of Lazarus
One of the most intense moments in the Gospel unfolds in Bethany. Jesus’ response to Lazarus’ death shows that true friendship doesn’t spare us from pain. Rather, it transforms that pain into life.









