Opus Dei

Links to addresses given by the Holy Father during the Christmas season.

A letter from Bishop Javier Echevarría to the faithful of the Prelature of Opus Dei, focusing on the Advent season, "a time of joy and hope."

Bishop Javier Echevarría recently ordained as deacons 38 members of Opus Dei from 18 countries. The ceremony was celebrated at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome on the feast of Christ the King. Some excerpts from his homily follow.

“Some days when I get up, and think of my husband’s sickness, I am flooded with a feeling of sadness,” says Pilar Fernandez-Loza, from Asturias in Spain. “But I immediately react and ask God to help me.”

Anne-Marie Walker is a Children’s Book Editor and Publisher. Living in Liverpool with her husband, she is a Supernumerary member of Opus Dei

The U.S. vicar of Opus Dei will talk about the spirituality of Saint Josemaria in November at two Daughters of St. Paul bookstores, in New York City and Northern New Jersey.

Manuel Lamberti is from Puerto La Cruz in Venezuela. He is 19 years old, studies violin and plays in a rock band. For two years, he was the first violin of the Youth Orchestra of the State of Anzoátegui. He is a numerary member of Opus Dei.

A volunteer project in Matara, Sri Lanka in July 2006 offered Jenny and 11 other girls a chance to make a difference for tsunami victims with their time and effort.

Letter of Bishop Javier Echevarría to the faithful of the Prelature of Opus Dei. Among other topics, the Prelate speaks of the communion of the saints.

"Opus Dei: Decoding God's Work" from Salt + Light Television won a prestigious award at "Religion Today" film festival in Italy. Here is an excerpt from the documentary.