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1st Commandment: Love God above all things

The first commandment is key to our entire existence: it is the only possible foundation for a fulfilled human life. Love for God includes love for those whom God loves.

I Believe

What does loving God mean?

Pascale Barros (Chile) is a 22-year-old psychology student. She talks about what loving God means to her: letting herself be loved by Him.

I Believe

"Is this it?"

In the second installment of the "Conversions" series, Anna Riina (Finland) talks about her path from Lutheranism to Catholicism. What does it mean for God to be your "everything"?

Saint Raphael

"My life was a disaster"

In the third installment of the "Conversions" series, Vicent (Spain) talks about practicing the faith again after years of looking for happiness in places he didn't find it.

Saint Raphael

Hurt

A fill-in-the-blank prayer guide with questions to inspire your personal conversation with God when you're feeling hurt, offended, or insulted.

For Prayer

Youth: A Space for Young People on the Opus Dei Website

Opus Dei Youth is now live on opusdei.org with new content for young people who want to impact society and grow closer to God.

Recent News

Looking at Jesus' Face

With a little imagination, we can put ourselves in Veronica's shoes. She overcame her shame and fear to comfort Jesus on the way to Calvary.

For Prayer

The Evening of the Last Supper

“We all took our places at the table. The mood was bittersweet,” Peter says in this dramatized account of the apostles’ feelings at the Last Supper.

For Prayer

"There will always be differences of opinion"

Eunice (Philippines) talks about the importance of dialogue and open-mindedness in any friendship.

The World & I

Traditional Means of Formation

The traditional means of formation are part of the "training plan" Opus Dei offers young people to help them seek, find, and love Christ. You adapt the plan to your personal needs and circumstances.

Saint Raphael