Opus Dei

"Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel." (Leo XIV)

In each circumscription, in addition to the monthly intention from the Prelate, the Regional Vicar proposes another particular intention for that region. Specifically, for the period from 20th April 2025 to 2nd October 2025 (Anniversary of the foundation of the Work), the proposed prayer intention of East and Southern Africa is as follows.

Here is a list of some of the Masses being celebrated for the feast of Saint Josemaría Escrivá on June 26.

After rising from the dead, Jesus spent forty days teaching his disciples about the kingdom of God. We tend to assume it would have been better if our Lord had stayed here and continued to teach. Imagine how easily he could convince people that he had risen from the dead! Instead, he returned to heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

During their recent visit to Rome for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations, some university students from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, visited the Nigerian Cardinal His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze, at his private residence in the Vatican.

Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.

16 July is the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. "Wear on your breast the holy scapular of Carmel," Saint Josemaria said. "Besides, how maternal the sabbatine privilege is!"

Ciudad Guzmán (Mexico) paid tribute to a man who was a teacher, mentor, and tireless apostle. His beatification process is ongoing, and his memory remains a source of inspiration. Arturo Álvarez's academic, human, and spiritual legacy continues to shape new generations.

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations marking the start of IESE's activities in Madrid, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Grand Chancellor of the University of Navarre and Prelate of Opus Dei, visited the campus and gave this lecture to an audience of more than 600 employees and alumni.

A column by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, published in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the death of Saint Josemaría. This is an English translation of the original piece.

We all need companions whose close conversation and encouragement help us navigate life, in service of “the ever-original action of the Holy Spirit” in our souls. This is the 15th installment in the “Combat, closeness, mission” series.

Jesus often withdrew to speak to his Father God alone, and we too need some time every day dedicated to dialogue with God. Our friendship with Jesus Christ unfolds and grows in these moments of quiet, through simple conversations in which we open our souls wide to Him.