Opus Dei

Short examinations of conscience inspired by the saints.

March 28, 1925, marked the day Saint Josemaría became a priest. Fifty years later, on June 26, 1975, he completed his earthly journey. To celebrate this period, we invite you to take part in the Saint Josemaría Challenge.

What's the meaning of apostolic celibacy? It's a call to love. This is the second article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.

Seeing God and knowing that you’re seen by Him means stepping into such a deep, intimate moment that words are unnecessary. You’re looking at someone you know perfectly, who knows you, and with whom you can share your deepest feelings and most personal joys. So here’s the million-dollar question: how do you get there?

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus are tense as they start to worry that something big is going to happen in the next few days.

Easter Sunday narrated by Mary Magdalene: “I had to share the good news that he was alive with everyone, and I invite you to do the same.”

Why would Jesus choose a donkey to accompany him in his triumphant entry into Jerusalem? Why not a beautiful horse? Using a bit of imagination, we delve into the character of the donkey to experience this scene from the Gospel as another character.

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.

They're “alarm clocks” in ordinary life, like the chime of your phone with a reminder, letting you know that God is there waiting for you.

Five steps for putting yourself in the presence of God and starting to pray.