Number of articles: 5118

The Usefulness Trap

"To be useful, serve," Saint Josemaria wrote. What does that mean for Christians who want to make a difference in the world? How do we avoid the danger of perfectionism?

Saint Raphael

Getting to Know Jesus

Jesus wants to be your friend: you're important to Him and He wants to get to know you better. Do you want to get to know Him better?

For Prayer

"For me, he's a father"

What's it like to meet a saint? What difference did St. Josemaria make in the lives of the people around him? Mónica Ruiz-Tagle (Chile) tries to answer these questions.

Saint Raphael

Soundbites from a Saint

A selection of illustrated quotes from St. Josemaria's conversations with young people in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and Venezuela.

Youth

Me

A fill-in-the-blank prayer guide with questions to inspire your personal conversation with God when you want to tell him about yourself.

For Prayer

Hurt

A fill-in-the-blank prayer guide with questions to inspire your personal conversation with God when you're feeling hurt, offended, or insulted.

For Prayer

Traditional Means of Formation

The traditional means of formation are part of the "training plan" Opus Dei offers young people to help them seek, find, and love Christ. You adapt the plan to your personal needs and circumstances.

Saint Raphael

"I choose to love you"

Monica and Dawson (Canada) talk about taking the leap into engagement at 26 and what it takes to be ready for a lifelong commitment.

The World & I

"Why do we want to get married?"

Jesu and Joaco (Chile) share their responses to some of the questions Christian couples ask themselves. Jesu, 24, is a journalist, and Joaco, 26, is a physicist.

The World & I

"Jesus, what do You want from me?"

What's it like to meet a saint? What difference did St. Josemaria make in the lives of the people around him? Lello Nappi (Italy), one of his friends, tries to answer these questions.

Saint Raphael