Communicating the Faith in the Contemporary Context: 15 Reflections
15 reflections from Archbishop Rino Fisichella (coordinator of the 2025 Jubilee), delivered during the opening conference of a recent congress on “Communication and Evangelisation: Context, Attitudes, and Experiences.”
Regarding the Premiere of the Docuseries “Heroic Minute. I Also Left Opus Dei”
The entertainment platform HBO Max has released a docuseries featuring interviews with women who recount negative experiences during their time in Opus Dei, many of which have already been made public. In response to the feelings they express, the experiences they share, and the suffering they describe, we reiterate our sorrow and respect, which we also extend to any others who may feel identified with these accounts.
dMeditations: Wednesday of the Twenty-First Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 21st week of Ordinary Time.
“At home and along the way, when you lie down and when you rise:” The Plan of Life (I)
A spiritual plan of life is not so much a “system” as a deep-rooted interior commitment to a relationship: the relationship of a child with their Father. Editorial in the “Combat, closeness, mission” series.
“When we feel loved, we are moved to go out to others”
In his 5 February general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the visitation and the Magnificat.
The First Associates of Opus Dei
In this episode of Fragments of History, historian Constantino Ánchel traces the history of the first associate of Opus Dei and describes how the vocation to the Work as an associate spread through various Spanish cities over the next few years.
dMeditations: Tuesday of the Twenty-First Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the 21st week of Ordinary Time.
Jacinta, USA: "I never felt like people expected me to be a certain way"
When Jacinta moved from Trinidad to Boston for college, she knew what dreams she had for her life. In this video, she describes the long process of discovering God's dreams for her and deciding to become a numerary assistant in Opus Dei.
Alonso, Spain: "I told God, 'This is the last chance I’m giving you'"
The Genesis account tells us that Jacob spent an entire night wrestling with God. It was a physical struggle that ended with a dislocated femur… and God’s blessing. Alonso’s battle was even longer but no less hard or intense. And, just like Jacob, God won – which means that they both won.
Juan and Lourdes, Spain: "The 'culture shock' of an imperfect, happy marriage"
Juan wasn't a believer when he started dating Lourdes. However, their affection, as well as the respect and admiration he had for her Christian upbringing, gradually drew him closer to God. In this video, they share their testimony of joys and difficulties.