Number of articles: 19

Everything With a Smile

Maria Spenger lives in Graz, Austria, with her husband and two daughters. As a Cooperator of Opus Dei, she is grateful for the formation that helps her remain peaceful and find God in those around her.

What is a Cooperator?

A brief explanation of who the Cooperators of Opus Dei are.

Like a Gas Station

Christian grew up in a Lutheran part of Germany. Reading the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" and "The Way" led him to decide to become a Catholic and a Cooperator of Opus Dei.

Vince Lozano: Technical Writer and Opus Dei Cooperator

An aerospace technical writer talks about what drew him to Opus Dei, what Opus Dei provides for him as a cooperator, and controversies about Opus Dei.

Brochure about Cooperators

A 46-page brochure about Cooperators of Opus Dei is available in PDF format.

St. Josemaría: "Cooperators of Opus Dei"

Cooperators help Opus Dei in various ways—by praying, and giving of their work, their time, or their money. St. Josemaría encourages them to also get others to stand up for Christ (1’23’’).

An Aussie family Christmas with an American flavor

Piaf Kroeger is a Cooperator of Opus Dei from Sydney Australia. Mother and part-time teacher, she is married to Kevin and they have 4 children. Kevin hails from Hannibal, Missouri, USA.

What Benefits can Cooperators Receive?

Besides the means of spiritual formation that the Prelature offers them, Cooperators can receive a number of other spiritual benefits.

Marilyn and Jean-René Philibert: cooperators of Opus Dei

Marilyn and Jean-René Philibert are both cooperators of Opus Dei. Opus Dei has helped them to strenghten their faith, they say, by showing them how to integrate it into their daily lives.