Saint Josemaria and Saint James the Apostle
July 25 is the feast of Saint James the Apostle. Here is the story of several trips Saint Josemaria made to Santiago de Compostela, where ...
Gathered Together in Unity
For the feast day of Saint Josemaria on June 26, here is a meditation he gave on Holy Thursday, 27 March 1975, eve of the ...
Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Audio recording and text of "Finding Peace in the Heart of Christ," a homily given by Saint Josemaria on 17 June 1966, the feast of ...
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.
"I have such great affection for Saint Joseph"
In this brief video, Saint Josemaria speaks about his love for Saint Joseph, and the many virtues the Holy Patriarch possessed.
Saint Josemaria's First Holy Communion
Saint Josemaria's First Holy Communion took place on 23 April 1912, the feast of Saint George, patron saint of Aragon and Catalonia, and the ...
Saint Joseph, in Saint Josemaría’s Words
For the feast of Saint Joseph on March 19, we offer recordings of Saint Josemaría’s remarks about the Holy Patriarch in several get-togethers in ...
Get to Know and Love Saint Joseph
During this Year of Saint Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis, we offer some resources from Saint Josemaria's writings and homilies that can help us ...
New Year, New Struggle
This was the motto that Saint Josemaria set for himself at the beginning of 1972, in the face of many challenges in the Church and ...
Celebrating Christmas 2020
Some homilies, articles, videos and carols that can help us draw close to the Infant Jesus at Christmas time with the childlike piety of Saint ...
Monsignor Ocáriz: "The Lord is guiding our boat"
Homily given by the Prelate of Opus Dei on 26 June 2021, the feast day of Saint Josemaría, in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
Cardinal Ratzinger's Article for Saint Josemaria's Canonization
"Letting God Work," an article by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, then the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, published in "L'Osservatore ...
"This saint will give us everything we need to draw closer to God"
A recent book about Saint Josemaria, The Cremades Plans by Msgr. Javier Cremades (1946-2021), is now available in English and can be downloaded as a ...
Mary, Mother of the Church
The Monday after Pentecost is now the feast of the memorial of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae." Some texts from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaria to help ...
Saint Catherine of Siena, Intercessor of Opus Dei
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April 29 is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena. The story of how Saint Josemaria decided to name her an intercessor of Opus ...
Minerva Publishers
The Minerva publishing firm (1943-1946) was the first cultural initiative begun by faithful of Opus Dei. It was launched with great enthusiasm, under the direct ...
Divine Chariots and Peeling Potatoes
An article published in “L’Osservatore Romano” on 9 January 2021, in which Saint Josemaria’s message on sanctifying daily life is viewed in connection ...
Josemaria Escriva: The Early Years
For the birthday of Saint Josemaria on 9 January, here is a one-hour animated film of Saint Josemaria's life up to the founding of ...
Prayer for Families of the People of Opus Dei
Since 1951, on the Sunday after Christmas, in Opus Dei a special petition is made to the Holy Family of Nazareth for the families of ...
"Show us you are a mother!"
December 12 is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. An account of Saint Josemaria's pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, in ...
Saint Thomas More as Intercessor of Opus Dei
The feast of Saint Thomas More is celebrated on 22 June. An article by Andrew Hegarty published in "Studia et Documenta," vol. 8 – 2014.
3 Microhistories about the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross
The historian Santiago Martínez talks about three early members of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, founded by Saint Josemaría in 1943. Today its ...
Preparing for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Some resources for growing in love for Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, with words from Pope Francis, Saint John Paul II, Saint Josemaria ...
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Some practical ways to grow in devotion to the Holy Spirit during the ten days from the Ascension to Pentecost, led by the piety of ...
Saint Josemaria and Our Lady of Montserrat
On April 27th, 1954, feast of Our Lady of Montserrat, after a severe allergic reaction to insulin, Saint Josemaria was cured inexplicably (according to medical ...
Pray with Saint Josemaria via Webcam during Holy Week
On Tuesday March 30 at 7 pm and Saturday April 3 at 10 am in Rome (UTC +2), live images will be broadcast from the ...
Meditation for Saint Josemaria's Birthday
A meditation by Fr Brian McCarthy, on the anniversary of the birth of Saint Josemaria (January 9)
The Epiphany of Our Lord
Text and audio recording of Saint Josemaria's homily, given on 6 January 1956, on the meaning of the feast of the Epiphany in the ...
The Joy of Serving God
Excerpt from a meditation by Saint Josemaria dated 25 December 1973. Published in "In Dialogue with the Lord," pp.181-188.
Saint Nicholas, Intercessor of Opus Dei
December 6 is the feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari. The story of how Saint Josemaria came to name him intercessor for the financial needs ...