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Letter from the Prelate (15 November 2023)

The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that, throughout 2024, Work Weeks will be held in all the regions, in preparation for the Ordinary General Congress in 2025.

The Regional Assemblies, or Work Weeks, of Opus Dei

Some questions and answers: what are the regional assemblies, or work weeks, of Opus Dei? When did they begin? What do the regional assemblies have to do with the centenary of Opus Dei? How does one participate?

Recent News

Interview with the Prelate: "God expects lay people to engage in a constant dialogue of love"

An interview with Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz by the "Ecclesia" News Agency during the Prelate's recent trip to Portugal.

In the news

"We have no right to keep it for ourselves"

In his 8 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the venerable Servant of God Madeleine Delbrêl.

Making the Centre a Home (II)

Christian families are places where everyone lives and works for the others. Some missteps that can undermine this spirit, and ways to reawaken it.

2 November: Praying for the Faithful Departed

Resources for prayer on 2 November, All Souls Day, when the Church prays especially for the faithful departed.

The Richness of Ordinary Life

A homily given on 11 March 1960, in which St Josemaría expounded on one of the themes he preached most throughout his life: the greatness of ordinary life for those who know themselves to be children of God.

"Sanctity means finding our Lord Jesus Christ"

On the feast of All Saints (1 November), here is a video of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo speaking about what it means to be close to God in ordinary life.

Prayer for Peace from St. Peter's

In last Wednesday's audience, Pope Francis called for a day of fasting, prayer, and penance to ask God for peace in Israel and Palestine.

"Praise Him in your own language"

In his 18 October general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saints Cyril and Methodius.