Opus Dei and women
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely depicts Opus Dei as having unenlightened views on women and their role in Church and society. The reality is quite otherwise.
Opus Dei: Fact and Fiction
An article published in the March 2004 edition of "Catalyst," the Journal of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights.
Opus Dei and corporal mortification
As part of the Catholic Church, Opus Dei adheres to all its teachings, including those on penance and sacrifice.
Opus Dei and cult allegations
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely describes Opus Dei as a "Catholic sect," which makes no sense because Opus Dei has always been fully a part of the Catholic Church.
Quotes on Opus Dei from Catholic leaders
Statements on Opus Dei made by American Catholic figures.
Bishop Jose H. Gomez named Archbishop of San Antonio
On December 29, 2004, the Archdiocese of Denver announced that Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Jose Gomez as Archbishop of San Antonio.
A Call to Solidarity
Pope John Paul II has called for solidarity with the earthquake victims of the disaster in south and southeast Asia; the Church herself is moving to aid the people afflicted by this catastrophe.
Christ Is Passing By
In 1973, Saint Josemaría prepared this book, drawing on his abundant preaching. It consists of 18 sermons preached between 1951 and 1971 that follow the feasts of the liturgical year, from Advent to the Solemnity of Christ the King
Pastoral letter on the Eucharist from the Prelate of Opus Dei
"Jesus has remained in the Eucharist to remedy our weaknesses, our doubts, our fears, our anxieties; to cure our loneliness, our perplexity, our discouragement; to accompany us on our way; to uphold us in our struggle. Above all, he is there to teach us to love, to draw us to his Love." Read or download excerpts from Bishop Javier Echevarría's pastoral letter, written on the occasion of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul II.