"Pedro was a real influencer"
Javi is the younger brother of Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who died of osteosarcoma at 21. He introduces us to his brother in the first part of this video interview.
Soundbites from a Saint
A selection of illustrated quotes from St. Josemaria's conversations with young people in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and Venezuela.
Youth: from 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.
The Sacraments
We need other people on the journey of life, and when we don't have enough company or support, we feel the pain of loneliness and find it harder to carry on.
What are the commandments?
A courageous young man turned to Jesus to ask, "What must I do?" Jesus' answer is clear. The 10 commandments summarize how what it means to act like a Christian.
2nd Commandment: You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain
The second commandment of the Decalogue demands respect for the holy name of God and for sacred persons and things, and it prohibits taking his name in vain.
The Eucharist
All the sacraments make God present among us, but the Eucharist does so in a very special way.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Passwords let us in to a multitude of places every day, from phones to bank accounts to cars and houses. Similarly, Baptism opens the door to something great in our lives on earth and in Heaven.
Living the faith in a hostile environment
“I separated my faith from my professional vocation, and when I got to university to study astronomy, I realized how hard it was to defend my beliefs.” Sebastián Castro (Chile) talks about having a relationship with God in a hostile environment.