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9. What is Opus Dei's apostolic mission?

Video interview with Fr. Michael Barrett. What is Opus Dei's apostolic mission? (Duration: 2:28)

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8. Why does Opus Dei stress personal prayer?

Video interview with Fr. Michael Barrett. Why does Opus Dei stress personal prayer? (Duration: 3:24)

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Pope Benedict XVI in Austria

"Thus our faith is decisively opposed to the attitude of resignation that considers man incapable of truth…. This attitude, I am convinced, lies at the heart of the crisis of the West…" Selected texts from the Pope's September 7-8 visit to Austria.

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A sense of connection with a Personal God

Stephen Tsang, from Hong Kong, converted to Catholicism while living as a student at Netherhall residence in London.

Personal testimonies

Benedict XVI: Learn from Mary how to spend your youth

"Do not be afraid, dear friends, to prefer the 'alternative' routes pointed out by true love: a modest and sound lifestyle; sincere and pure emotional relationships; honest commitment in studies and work; deep concern for the common good." Last weekend the Pope met and spoke with 500,000 youth in Loretto.

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Letter from the Prelate (September 2007)

The Prelate stresses the importance of living in close union with Jesus Christ. The norms of Christian piety practiced by persons close to Opus Dei help them to share in our Lord’s Cross.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

On the High Seas: From Zoroastrianism to Catholicism

Shahrookh Khambatta Damania tells the story of his conversion in which he crossed many seas, including those of the interior life.

Personal testimonies

The True Face of Opus Dei

On July 29, Wlodzimierz Redzioch interviewed Opus Dei's Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarría for a Polish weekly newspaper. They discussed Opus Dei's structure and spirit, its "mild" response to The Da Vinci Code, and plans for its upcoming 80th anniversary.

From the Prelate

I want to help support my family

Vincent Nzouke is an enthusiastic final year student of the Institute for Industrial Technology (IIT) in Lagos, Nigeria, a school started in 2002 on the Centenary of the birth of St. Josemaria. Vincent tells of his experiences at the school and how it has given him hope for the future: his own, his family's and Nigeria's.

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A friend close to God

Two persons who have been helped by St. Josemaría from heaven. St. Josemaría intercedes before God for anyone who asks him for help in their family, professional, apostolic or personal needs.

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