Guadalupe Ortiz: The Story of Zurbaran
Guadalupe did not have much experience to lean on at a time where women were just beginning to embark on new adventures professionally. In this context, Guadalupe undertook the task of directing Zurbarán, the first women’s university residence of Opus Dei in the world. Guadalupe did not exactly know what she was doing, but she rolled up her sleeves and got down to work.
Guadalupe Ortiz: Crossing the Atlantic
In 1950, Guadalupe Ortiz moved to Mexico to start Opus Dei's apostolic work there, leaving behind everything she had ever known. In five years, her heart was won over by a new land and its people.
Guadalupe Ortiz: A Chemist Saint
A constant throughout Guadalupe's life was her passion for chemistry and scientific research. At the time she began her chemistry studies in 1933, there were very few women in universities, and almost none in the sciences. Starting in 1944, although her commitment to Opus Dei would lead her to dedicate a lot of her time and talents to imparting Christian formation, she never stopped researching chemistry and studying with scientific curiosity.
Priestly Ordinations: “God always promises the future”
34 faithful of Opus Dei were ordained priests on Saturday, May 4th, at the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome. The new priests come from 16 different countries and join the clergy of the Prelature.
Live-streaming: Priestly Ordinations on May 4th
Shortly before 10 am (Rome time) on Saturday, May 4th, the ordinations of 34 faithful of the Opus Dei prelature will be broadcast live on this website.
"Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church"
On April 30, the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome hosted a day of reflection on lay holiness, in the context of the upcoming beatification of Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri.
An App to Participate in Guadalupe's Beatification
This app provides help to prepare for and participate digitally in Guadalupe's beatification ceremony on May 18th.
Work and Family Life: Complementary Realities
A new article in the series on human love. "It takes time and commitment to be a parent. The time invested in parenting will always be worthwhile."
The Miracle of a Vocation to the Priesthood
On 4 May 2019, Bernard Nderitu will be ordained in Rome together with 33 other faithful of Opus Dei. He will be the first Associate member of Opus Dei in Africa to be ordained a priest
Pleasing God
"We need to be afraid of offending God, and not responding fully to his Love. The perfectionist, in contrast, is afraid of not doing things well enough, and therefore of God becoming angry." A new article on Christian life.