Pope's Prayer Intention for July 2024
This month, let us pray for the pastoral care of the sick. Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick grant the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones, and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible sign of compassion and hope.
Rest for God’s Children: Annual Formational Workshops
A reflection on the rest, study, and fraternity that characterize the workshops organized for people of the Work during their vacations.
Embracing the cross of cancer: Jessica van Leeuwen
The story of Jessica, dairy farmer and mother of 6, and her battle with brain cancer
The Prelate on the feast of St. Josemaria: "God does not stop loving us when we make mistakes"
Homily of Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz on the feast of St. Josemaría, in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
Audio Drama Series: On St. Josemaria
This week The Merry Beggars (Relevant Radio) is releasing a 5-part audio drama series on the life of Saint Josemaria.
St Josemaria talks about the mission of priests
A university lecturer asks St Josemaria about the role of priests in today's world. This was in the setting of a gathering in Brazil, June 1, 1974, when St Josemaria was in the fiftieth year of his own priesthood.
Be very close to the people, especially in countries where there is most suffering
The Holy Father received Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, accompanied by Auxiliary Vicar Mariano Fazio, at the Apostolic Palace this morning.
Numerary and Associate Priests: Making Others "Shine"
Priests incardinated in the Prelature of Opus Dei: a mission of service dedicated to fostering the holiness and apostolate of the other members of the Work and of those who participate in the activities of Opus Dei.
Text of the Mass of Saint Josemaria
26 June is the feast of St. Josemaria. Here are the liturgical texts for the Mass of the day.
Educational and social initiatives which receive assistance from the Opus Dei Prelature
This article gives an overview of the educational and social initiatives which have formational and spiritual assistance agreements with Opus Dei. The data was compiled from public information about these initiatives and was updated in June 2024.