Faith Illuminates Enigma of Death
Psalm 111, "the happiness of the righteous," and the commemoration of All Souls were the central themes of Benedict XVI's catechesis in his general audience, held on November 2 in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 30,000 people.
The Vocation to Opus Dei
This essay on the vocation to Opus Dei may be of interest to those who are discerning a vocation to Opus Dei, to their families, or to anyone else who would like a more in-depth description of the vocation to Opus Dei. The author is a member of Opus Dei who is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. The essay was first published in 1994.
Conclusions of the Synod
On October 23 the Pope closed the synod of bishops that was dedicated to the Eucharist. This, the final message of the synod, was posted on the Vatican's web site.
Olga Marlin: The dream that made history
She left the comfort of Europe to empower African women. The impact is continental, writes Lilian Aluanga.
Synod of Bishops Underway
This morning in the Holy See Press Office, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, presented some information concerning the Eleventh Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, "The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church."
“I try to be aware that my work has a supernatural meaning and this encourages me to keep going”
Izabela Siekanska is studying for a doctorate in philosophy at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw, Poland.
“Eucharist and Christian Life”, a new book by Bishop Javier Echevarría
In final days of the year of the Eucharist, the prelate of Opus Dei has come out with a new book, published by Rialp.
Recognizing our need to give thanks
Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, delivered the following homily on September 22 in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in observance of the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
The Pope blesses statue of St. Josemaría
Benedict XVI blessed a statue of St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, which was recently placed in a niche on the outside of St. Peter's Basilica.
Opus Dei’s focus on secular life
"The Da Vinci Code" presents Opus Dei as hostile to the modern, secular world. In fact, the reverse is true. One of Opus Dei’s central ideas is that lay Christians are called to be fully a part of the modern, secular world, improving it by their Christian witness rather than rejecting and withdrawing from it.