Opus Dei

On next Thursday, June 26, in Rome’s Lateran Palace, Cardinal Camillo Ruini will preside over the closing session of the diocesan process on the life and virtues of the Servant of God, Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), bishop and prelate of Opus Dei.

Just a month before World Youth Day begins in Australia, we offer video extracts from two recent encounters that Bishop Javier Echevarría had with young people from various countries, whom he encouraged to trust in Christ (03’10”).

On Saturday, May 24th, the Prelate of Opus Dei ordained 36 priests in Rome. Here are some video highlights of the ceremony (2 minutes).

The Prelate of Opus Dei’s homily to the priests, families and faithful attending the ordination of priests on May 24, 2008, in the basilica of San Eugenio in Rome.

On May 24th, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained thirty six of the Prelature’s faithful to the priesthood. Two of the new priests offer reflections on what this step means for them. With links to 20 photos from the ceremony and the Prelate's homily.

All of Benedict XVI's addresses and homilies during his April 2008 visit to the United States.

"I am 82 years of age and have 8 children, 25 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. I have been a supernumerary for over 30 years and I give thanks to God every day for my own vocation to Opus Dei, and for that of two of my children." -- Kay Kiernan, Dublin, Ireland

Luis Borrallo is Director of Advancement at Strathmore University in Kenya, which was started in 1960 by some members and cooperators of Opus Dei. He recounts some of the challenges presented by the university's growth.

In his brief address on Saturday afternoon when meeting with disabled children at St. Joseph's seminary, the Holy Father stressed the divine value of all human life and the pressing need "to see life as God does."

Benedict XVI expresses his gratitude and affection just before boarding the plane that will take him back to Rome.