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.
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.
"Lord, that I may see!"
If you’re reading this, then in a way, that trail that St. Josemaría blazed a century ago has reached you too. But this is just the beginning of the story...
The Cafe
It was college students, crowding around the tables in the back of a small cafe in Madrid, who clicked with the message St. Josemaría was trying to share the most.
What are Saint Raphael boys & girls?
Below you'll find answers to some common questions about Opus Dei's apostolic activity with young people.
Why St. Raphael?
St. Josemaría saw the archangel St. Raphael as a guide for young people who are launching out on their own path in the world.
"Souls of prayer"
"We're called to be sowers of peace and joy," St. Josemaria reminded the first St. Raphael boys. That's what the formation Opus Dei offers is meant for.
What does it mean to be Saint Raphael?
What it means to be part of Opus Dei's work of St. Raphael, according to boys and girls around the world.
Youth: by young people, for young people
Youth is a new space on the Opus Dei website with content for young people, by young people. It includes personal testimonies from around the world, simple explanations to complex questions, material for prayer, and inspiration for everyday life.
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.