Letter from the Prelate (22 January 2024)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to intensify our prayer for peace in the world, the Church and the Work.
Embracing the World Through Prayer: Psalm 2
The consideration of divine filiation — a filial adoption Christ has made each baptized person participate in through grace — is the foundation of the entire spirituality of Opus Dei. Some reflections on Psalm 2, which St. Josemaria wanted the faithful of Opus Dei to recite and meditate on every Tuesday in order to foster this filial spirit.
"Lust seeks only shortcuts"
In his 17 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about lust.
"We are made to be Eucharistic, to give thanks"
In his 10 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about gluttony.
Letter of St. Josemaria about charity in the transmission of the faith
Thanks to Scepter (U.K.) Ltd. and the Fundación Studium, here is a digital version of Letter 4 from The Collected Letters, volume I, in which St. Josemaria wrote about charity in the transmission of the faith.
Letter of Saint Josemaria about the work of Saint Gabriel
This letter, which bears the number 29 in the collected works of St. Josemaria, speaks of the work of St. Gabriel, one of the apostolates (perhaps the most extensive today) that Opus Dei develops among people who have already passed their youth and who, in general, feel called to follow the path of holy matrimony.
Letter of Saint Josemaria about some characteristics of the spirit of Opus Dei
Thanks to Scepter (U.K.) Ltd. and the Fundación Studium, here is a digital version of Letter 6 from The Collected Letters, volume II, in which St. Josemaria wrote about some aspects of the vocation and mission of the Work, speaking particularly about secularity.
"Lord, do not turn away from me"
In his 3 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about spiritual struggle.
Message for the 57th World Day of Peace
In his message for the World Day of Peace on 1 January 2024, Pope Francis speaks about artificial intelligence and peace.
Prayer for Families of the People of Opus Dei
Since 1951, on the Sunday after Christmas, in Opus Dei a special petition is made to the Holy Family of Nazareth for the families of the Prelature's faithful. Here is the story of the origin of this prayer.