Letter from the Prelate (8 April 2025)
The Prelate of Opus Dei asks us to continue praying for the Pope's full recovery, and to prepare for Holy Week by considering Christ's infinite love. He also asks for prayers for the upcoming General Congress.
Meditations: Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during this season of Lent.
Meditations: Sunday of the Fifth Week of Lent (Year C)
Some reflections that can assist our prayer as we draw near to Holy Week.
Conference of the Prelate in Zaragoza: Eucharist and Priesthood
Conference by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, on the centrality of the Eucharist in the life of the priest, at the academic ceremony on the 100th anniversary of Saint Josemaría’s priestly ordination (Zaragoza, 27 March 2025).
With Juliana in Sickness and in Health
Thirteen years after his wife's hemorrhagic stroke, Jorge (São Paulo, Brazil) recalls the moments of the incident and how he rediscovered the meaning of his matrimonial commitment. From 5-7 April 2025, the Church celebrates the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers.
Saint Josemaria, a priest forever
To commemorate the centenary of St. Josemaría's ordination, a video on his priestly vocation was shown in Zaragoza and Rome. It includes fragments of get togethers in which he shared advice with priests, inspiring them to live a holy and fruitful ministry.
Mariana, Argentina: "Following your conscience is the best thing for a healthy institution"
Mariana, originally from Salta (Argentina), studied Social Communication and has worked as a photographer, although she currently works as a gardener. For her, her professional work is a space in which she can meet God in every situation. She also takes care of her mother, who has been bedridden since suffering a stroke two years ago.
April Recollection Kit (2025)
A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home, including a downloadable PDF.
The Prelate of Opus Dei in Zaragoza
To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s ordination to the priesthood, the city of Zaragoza hosted a series of events from 27 to 30 March. These included academic gatherings, liturgical celebrations, and festive family meetings. Similar events took place in Rome and Logroño, locations that played a significant role in the founder of Opus Dei’s life and childhood.
Meditations: Saturday of the Third Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during this Lenten season.