Opus Dei

Guatemalan, husband and father of five, he was a pioneer in pediatrics in Guatemala.

On the occasion of the promulgation of the decree on Ernesto Cofiño's heroic virtues, here is a timeline of the main steps in his cause for canonization.

A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on apostolic zeal and evangelization (2023-2024), downloadable as a free eBook.

In his 13 December general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, asking, "Do I take to heart the people I meet, bringing them to Jesus in prayer? Do I want to do something so that the joy of the Gospel, which has transformed my life, may make their lives more beautiful?"

In his 6 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the necessity for proclamation to take place in the Holy Spirit. It was the fourth of four audiences summarizing the series.

Fr Eric Nicolai, a priest from Canada, has recorded 5-minute meditations for each day of Advent 2023

A homily given by St. Josemaria on 2 December 1951, the first Sunday of Advent.

In his 29 November General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the urgency of spreading the Gospel message in today's world, despite the difficulties we encounter. It was the third of four audiences summarizing the series.

Óscar Migueles writes about the joy he discovered in friendship: "When you're involved in something good, you invite the people you care about."

On 28 November 1982, Pope John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature through the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit," which was delivered to Blessed Alvaro del Portillo (the first Prelate of Opus Dei) on 19 March 1983.