Opus Dei

This papal blessing dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. Over the years, it was eventually extended to the entire Catholic population.​

A brief history of the months Saint Josemaria spent in forced confinement amid the Spanish Civil War, with excerpts from the meditations he preached during those days.

Saint Josemaria received priestly ordination on 28 March 1925 in the church of San Carlos in Saragossa. Here is a meditation for the anniversary of his ordination.

Saint Josemaria always saw in the care for little things a way to respond to God's infinite love for us. A new article on Christian life.

Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray the Lord's Prayer at the same time on Wednesday, March 25, (12 noon Rome time), for an end to the pandemic. He will also give an extraordinary "Urbi et orbi" blessing on Friday, March 27, outside St. Peter's Basilica.

In his preaching, the "saint of ordinary life" often made small suggestions on how to get along with others. Here is a selection of his ideas that could help at this time.

A short meditation by Fr. Eric Nicolai of Toronto, Canada.

A meditation by Father Thomas Bohlin, U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, for the feast of the Annunciation. On this day Mary conceived Jesus in her womb, and God has proved his love for all mankind.

During these days of quarantine, most of us find it very difficult to go to confession. Perhaps a return to normalcy is still far off, but the moment God sees that we are repentant, He hurries towards us, excited and proud that we are returning home.

The Apostolic Penitenciary has announced that "the gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus, as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who care for them in any capacity, including through prayer." It also reminds the faithful of the possibility of collective absolution in times of emergency.