Number of articles: 262

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.

I Believe

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.

I Believe

"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...

Saint Raphael

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.

Saint Raphael

What are Saint Raphael boys & girls?

Below you'll find answers to some common questions about Opus Dei's apostolic activity with young people.

Saint Raphael

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.

Saint Raphael

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.

Saint Raphael

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.

Saint Raphael

"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.

Saint Raphael

"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.

Saint Raphael