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  1. Homilies, Articles, Interviews

From the Prelate: Enlarging the Heart

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 01/22/2023

Considerations about Christian social action in light of the message of St. Josemaría, from Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei.

Closing of the Year of the Family: Audio of the Prelate

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/26/2022

A 3-minute audio in which Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz reflects on the Year of the Family that ends today, which is also the feast of Saint Josemaria.

“The Gospel can help us rest in God”

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 01/23/2022

On 23 January 2017, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz was elected Prelate of Opus Dei. For this anniversary, we offer an interview recently published in the Italian newspaper “Avvenire.”

Homily of the Prelate in Torreciudad

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 08/21/2021

Homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on August 20 in the shrine of Torreciudad. He celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination on August 15, 2021.

Audio of Monsignor Ocáriz: "The Gift of a New Christmas"

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 12/07/2020

A meditation by the Prelate of Opus Dei about the season of Advent and the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Most Holy.

The Work of Caring for the World

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 05/01/2020

On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker and International Workers’ Day in Europe, "Aleteia" has published an article by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz about the true meaning of work as service to others.

Homily of the Prelate of Opus Dei in the Basilica of Guadalupe

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 10/28/2022

We offer the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in the Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on the first day of his pastoral trip to Mexico.

25 June Homily in Warsaw

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/25/2022

Homily of the Prelate of Opus Dei at the Mass celebrated in the Church of Divine Providence for the feast of Saint Josemaria.

"Everyone had a place in his heart"

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 12/11/2021

For the fifth anniversary of the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría on 12 December, here is the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz at his funeral Mass on 15 December 2016 in Saint Eugene's Basilica.

Monsignor Ocáriz: "The Lord is guiding our boat"

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/29/2021

Homily given by the Prelate of Opus Dei on 26 June 2021, the feast day of Saint Josemaría, in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).

Prelate's Homily for Feast of Saint Josemaria

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/26/2020

The Eucharist, the aspiration "omnia in bonum" (everything is for the good!), and the sense of mission are the three topics of the homily at the Mass in the Prelatic Church of Our Lady of Peace in Rome (26 June 2020).

Mary Magdalene: A Great Disciple of Christ

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 07/21/2022

An article by Bishop Javier Echevarria written in 2016 when Pope Francis made the liturgical memorial of Mary Magdalene a feast, like that of the other apostles. Her feast day is July 22.

Homilies of the Prelate of Opus Dei during Holy Week

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 04/15/2022

We offer a translation of the homilies preached by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz during the Easter Triduum.

"I would like the Work to be a great ‘catechesis’ for many people"

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 10/26/2021

We offer an extract from the interview given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz to the Croatian newspaper "Večernji list." “Criticisms, when they are well-founded, help us to be better,” he says.

The Work of the Future

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 05/21/2021

An article by the Prelate of Opus Dei about International Workers’ Day that was published recently by "Aleteia."

"Holiness Through Work": A Book With Reflections By The Prelate

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 06/01/2020

Edited by Maria Aparecida Ferrari, it includes a discussion between Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz and scholars regarding St. Josemaría’s teachings on work.

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