What are Saint Raphael boys & girls?
Below you'll find answers to some common questions about Opus Dei's apostolic activity with young people.
How do I know if God is calling me?
Below you'll find answers to some common questions about vocational discernment and finding the path God calls you to.
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.
The Vocation to Opus Dei Explained by Saint Josemaria
We're all called to be holy, but what does that mean, exactly? In this video, Saint Josemaria explains the call in his own words.
"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.
"Jesus, what do You want from me?"
What's it like to meet a saint? What difference did St. Josemaria make in the lives of the people around him? Lello Nappi (Italy), one of his friends, tries to answer these questions.
Conversion Stories
St. Paul "fell from his horse" in a dramatic conversion 20 centuries ago, and many of us have experienced dramatic wake-up calls in our own lives. Through the joy our friends share, moments of intense prayer, Christian formation, and even suffering... God is still calling each of us. Today. Now.
"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"?
"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.
"Everyone, everyone, everyone!"
There is space in the Church for all of us, and Christ calls everyone to live a life of fullness with Him.