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Guadalupe's Birthday

News06/01/2019

December 12th is Blessed Guadalupe's birthday. In her honor, here are all the publications (homilies, videos, articles, testimonies, etc.) surrounding her recent beatification this ...

"Marked by the seal of suffering"

From the Pope12/11/2019

In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the persecution Saint Paul underwent.

To Know Him and To Know Yourself (I): Stealing Christ's Heart

Spiritual life12/09/2019

"Perhaps we could define prayer like this: a word that 'steals Christ’s heart' and enables us to live, from now on, close to Him."

50 Years as a Priest

From the Pope12/12/2019

For the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on 13 December 1969, here is the Letter Pope Francis wrote to priests for the ...

"Show us you are a mother!"

Recent News12/11/2019

December 12 is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. An account of Saint Josemaria's pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, in ...

"The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche"

From the Pope12/07/2019

Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter "Admirabile signum" on the Nativity scene, with link to free audio version.

"Everyone had a place in his heart"

Homilies12/12/2019

For the third anniversary of the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría, here is the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz at his funeral Mass on ...

Commentary on the Gospel: Preparing the Way

Getting to know our Lord Jesus Christ12/10/2019

Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Advent (Cycle A), with commentary.

Saint Nicholas, Intercessor of Opus Dei

Stories from his life12/04/2019

December 6 is the feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari. The story of how Saint Josemaria came to name him intercessor for the financial needs ...

Opus Dei in South Africa

Governance

The Vicar of Opus Dei for South Africa is Monsignor Anton Borras Cabaces.

History and Activities

A brief account of Opus Dei's history and activities in South Africa.

Safe Environment

Measures taken by Opus Dei in South Africa for the protection of minors and young people.

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“The Lord uses us as torches”

We are children of God, bearers of the only flame that can light up the paths of the earth for souls, of the only brightness which can never be darkened, dimmed or overshadowed. The Lord uses us as torches, to make that light shine out. Much depends on us; if we respond many people will remain in darkness no longer, but will walk instead along paths that lead to eternal life. (The Forge, 1)

Iesus Christus, Deus homo: Jesus Christ, God‑man. This is one of “the mighty works of God" [1], which we should reflect upon and thank him for. He has come to bring “peace on earth to men of good Will" [2], to all men who want to unite their wills to the holy will of God — not just the rich ...

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