Week 1: Called to Holiness
Reading, a challenge, and questions to reflect on in the first week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).
Reading “The Way” for the first time
We asked seven young people to read ‘The Way,’ a book by St. Josemaria, and to choose their favourite points. In this video, Veronica Maria, Michele, Angelica, Giulia, Angelina, Roberto, and Federico tell us why they chose the points they did.
Two Vocations: Celibacy & Matrimony
Both celibacy and marriage require complete self-giving. This is the third article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.
Does choosing a path limit me?
Below you’ll find answers to some common questions about the vocation to Opus Dei.
Vocation: 14 Young People, 14 Stories
14 young people in Opus Dei share their vocation stories, talking about everything from their doubts and dreams to the discernment process and where they are now.
God yearns for your heart
Everyone is called to participate in God's love. This is the first article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.
"He loved people very much"
In a world in which worry and anxiety are always in the air, Diego talks about how his relationship with St. Josemaria helps him keep calm and preserve his inner peace and joy.
"I felt like he was talking to me"
Trinidad got to know St. Josemaria through his book "The Way." She felt like the points were written specifically for her, and they helped her see the future with hope.
"The world is hungry for something transcendent"
"Why is it so hard for me to talk to my friends about the photo of St. Josemaria that I use as a bookmark?" Roberto tells us how he answered this question.
The Usefulness Trap
"To be useful, serve," Saint Josemaria wrote. What does that mean for Christians who want to make a difference in the world? How do we avoid the danger of perfectionism?









