Opus Dei

Seeking the intercession of men and women who have died with a reputation for holiness is a common practice in the Catholic Church. Examples of favors received through the intercession of Guadalupe follow.

This December 25th is the 50th anniversary of the convocation of the Second Vatican Council by Blessed John XXIII. An article on the significance of this anniversary by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Vicar General of the Prelature of Opus Dei.

Citing words of Benedict XVI, the Prelate urges us to prepare very well for Christmas, when, with the incarnation and birth of the Word, “the infinite distance between God and man is overcome."

Waldemar Sommer, Chilean art critic, on how St Josemaria's teachings influence his life.

On November 24, the Tribunal of Paris has completely cleared Dosnon School, which had been sued by Catherine Tissier, a former student and employee of the school.

Rome Reports video summary of Benedict XVI's visit to Benin (18-20 November 2011).

An interview with Janvier Mahougnon Gbenou, who was born in Benin and recently ordained a deacon along with 34 other members of Opus Dei. With video summary of Benedict XVI's visit to Benin.

The web page is beginning a series of articles on the family, focused on the teachings of the recent Magisterium and St. Josemaria. The first two articles in the series are now available.

"There Be Dragons," a film by director Roland Joffé on the life of Saint Josemaría, opened in theaters in the Philippines on November 9. Here is a review of the film from a major Manila newspaper.

On November 5, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons. With list of new deacons (to be ordained priests in May), photos, and words from the homily.