Opus Dei

In his preaching, the "saint of ordinary life" often made small suggestions on how to get along with others. Here is a selection of his ideas that could help at this time.

During these days, in many places throughout the world the public celebration of the Eucharist has been suspended. But we can still make many spiritual Communions throughout the day to express our impatient love.

"At this moment when the human race is undergoing so deep a transformation, women imbued with the spirit of the Gospel can do so much to assist mankind." An article about 14 February 1930.

A meditation given by Saint Josemaria in Rome on 19 March 1968, the solemnity of Saint Joseph.

In the Archdiocese of Detroit's evangelization program "Unleash the Gospel," Saint Josemaria is one of the saints held up as an example of how to make the Gospel message part of one's daily life.

A brief account of Saint Josemaria's last visit to the Grotto at Lourdes, on 3 October 1972, before embarking on a two month catechetical trip through the Iberian peninsula.

"But what can I do?" On seeing so many needy people in the streets of Mazatlan (a coastal city in Mexico), Amparo asked herself what she could do to help. Today, more than 15 years later, Amparo’s question has found a clear answer.

Saint Josemaria was born on 9 January 1902. Here are four videos about his life and teachings.

Fr. Richard W. Rieman was the first member of Opus Dei in the United States. He died on December 2, 2019, at the age of 94.

Saint Josemaria's small book was first published on 29 September 1939. Here are some stories from East Africa about people who have come to love this book, and how it resonates with their spirit.