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5-8 March: Pope Francis in Iraq

From the Pope03/06/2021

From March 5 to 8 Pope Francis is making an apostolic visit to the war-torn country of Iraq.

March Recollection Kit

Inspiration for Your Prayer03/03/2021

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to ...

March 1: Launch of Three International Instagram Accounts

Recent News02/27/2021

The three new Instagram accounts in Spanish, English and Portuguese will aim to show the attractiveness of the Christian message to today’s men and ...

Commentary on the Gospel: Cleansing of the Temple

Get To Know Christ03/06/2021

Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.

Beatification Cause Underway for Young Brazilian Attorney

Canonization Causes03/01/2021

The beatification cause for Marcelo Henrique Câmara, a Supernumerary of Opus Dei who died at the age of 28, has been opened by the Archdiocese ...

75 Years Ago: First Assistant Numerary

Newsletters02/25/2021

On 14 March 1946, Dora del Hoyo wrote to Saint Josemaria asking to be admitted to Opus Dei. She was the first in a long ...

Sixth Sunday of Saint Joseph

Inspiration for Your Prayer03/06/2021

Sixth reflection for the seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. The topics are: difficulties and creativity in Joseph's life; responding to the problems of an ...

Free eBook: “I have called you friends: Friendship, a gift from God to light up the earth”

Electronic Books

In the light of a pastoral letter of Mgr Fernando Ocáriz on friendship (November 1, 2019), we offer a free eBook with some texts to ...

In Sickness and in Health

Personal testimonies02/24/2021

Twenty years ago Javier suffered a serious car accident that left him confined to a wheelchair. But despite everything, he and Begoña decided to get ...

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Recent Audios on Christian life

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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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Message of the day

“Live a special Communion of Saints”

Communion of Saints.--How shall I explain it? You know what blood-transfusions do for the body? Well that is more or less what the Communion of Saints does for the soul. (The Way, 544)

Live a special Communion of Saints: and, in the moments of interior struggle just as in the hours of professional work, each of you will feel the joy and the strength of not being alone. (The Way, 545)

We are here, consummati in unum! united in prayer and intention, and ready to begin this period of conversation with Our Lord ...

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