"The Holy Spirit creates the unity of the Church"
In his 9 October general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles.
"The Christian community is always at the service of humanity"
On 2 October, Pope Francis opened the second part of the Synod on Synodality and asked Christians to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace on 7 October.
Monthly Intention
The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2024 to 2 October 2025.
Ten Years of Volunteering in Puente Vallecas under Blessed Álvaro's Patronage
This social initiative, born around the beatification of Álvaro del Portillo, has involved the help of 3,500 volunteers and served 22,500 meals. But what really matter are the people behind the numbers. Each of them has a story of suffering and hardship.
"Never converse with the devil: raise your heart to God"
In his 25 September general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit, our ally in the fight against the spirit of evil.
Tomás and Paquita Alvira: Early Married Members of the Work
Tomás and Paquita were among the earliest married members of Opus Dei. Tomas ran a boarding school for orphans, was a college professor, and helped found a network of primary and secondary schools. Paquita was also a high school teacher and principal, and dedicated herself to her family.
The Beginning of a Thrilling Story: Campus Muengersdorf
In this episode of "Fragments of History," German historian Barbara Schellenberger takes us back to the origins of the Muengersdorf Campus in Cologne, Germany. Through her stories, we will explore how this residence, founded in 1966, has played a crucial role in the holistic education of students from various parts of the world.
Common Works and Auxiliary Societies of Opus Dei: What were they, and why did they cease to exist?
From the foundational years, St. Josemaría said that Opus Dei would have personal and collective ways of communicating the Christian faith and the spirit of the Work. This article describes the evolution of its collective apostolate.
"Nothing lasting is born or grows without love"
Young people who served as volunteers for the papal Mass in Singapore share their hopes before the Pope’s visit and other attendees’ experiences after.
Daily Meditations Resume
Daily meditations are texts meant to feed our mental prayer, inviting us to stop and converse with God each day of the liturgical year.