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"Keep watch over your heart"

In his 14 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about vigilance.

Pope's Prayer Intention for December 2022

Let us pray that volunteer non-profit and human development organizations may find people willing to commit themselves to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths of international cooperation.

Pedro Ballester: "I have never been happier"

Pedro Ballester (1996-2018) was a numerary member of Opus Dei in Britain who died of bone cancer aged 21 with a reputation for holiness. This documentary includes footage and photos from his early life plus recent interviews with his parents, brothers, friends from university.

Javier Echevarría and the Sick

On 12 December 2016, Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei for 22 years (from 1994 to the day of his death), passed away in Rome. On this anniversary, here is a brief reflection from Msgr. Iñaki Celaya.

From the Prelate

"We can only love in freedom"

In his 7 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about the signs that confirm good choices.

Living the Faith in a Post-Pandemic World

On 8 December, PAREF will hold the 3rd Jesus-Centered Life International Conference (JCL 2022), which will revolve around the theme, “Holy and Heroic: The Courage to be Catholic”

"How far can we go in love for our Lady?"

Photos and stories from Mons. Fernando Ocáriz's pastoral trip to Mexico.

From the Prelate

December Recollection Kit (2022)

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.

“I count my joys instead”

Chidinma describes how she found happiness through a friend and a three week internship at Wavecrest Students Hall, Surulere, Lagos.

My First Opus Dei Retreat Experience!

Ambrose describes his experience in attending a retreat at the Irawo University Centre in Ibadan.