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 ...
Novena to the Immaculate Conception
Nine days of special preparation for the great feast of our Lady's Immaculate Conception, with some resources for growing in love for Mary Immaculate.
Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s Written Works and Preaching
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An article by José Luis Illanes published in "Studia et Documenta" 3 (2009).
October 2nd: Sanctity in Ordinary Life
In 1931, Saint Josemaria wrote down what had happened on the morning of October 2nd, 1928, feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, when he first ...
Seven Sorrows of Our Lady
September 15th is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. According to an ancient tradition in the Church, we venerate the "seven sorrows of Our ...
Saint Josemaria's Devotion to the Holy Cross
For the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on 14 September, here are some extracts from the book "Memories of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá ...
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 ...
"My good friends the souls in purgatory"
On November 2, All Souls Day, the Church reminds us of the need to pray for those who have died and are now being purified.
6 October: Webcam in Our Lady of Peace
On 6 October, anniversary of the canonization of Saint Josemaria, at 7 pm Rome time ((UTC+2), live images of the casket with the mortal ...
October 2nd, 1928: Photo Gallery
Photos of sites related to the founding of Opus Dei on October 2nd, 1928, with a brief explanation of each photo.
Letters (I): New Volume in the Complete Works
A new volume in the Complete Works of Saint Josemaria has just been published in Spanish: four extensive letters addressed to the faithful of Opus ...
Spiritual Reading
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What is spiritual reading and what does it aim to achieve? Why did Saint Josemaría include this practice in the plan of spiritual life he ...
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 ...
My "Way"
Chezhiyan, a software development manager from Bengaluru, India, had to undergo a kidney transplant. He tells about the support he received from his wife and ...
St Josemaria: Newsletter No. 24: On the Family
This Newsletter is dedicated to the teachings of St Josemaria on the family.
October 6: Canonization of Saint Josemaria
Saint Josemaria was canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 6, 2002. In this brief video, he sums up the heart of his message.
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Archangels
On September 29, the Church honors the Holy Archangels. A brief history of how Saint Josemaria chose them as patrons of Opus Dei.
Celibacy
What is celibacy? How did it arise in the Church? Who lives apostolic celibacy in Opus Dei and why? An article from the "Diccionario de ...
Serenading Our Lady of Guadalupe
After his stay of 40 days in Mexico in 1970, the hour came when the Founder of Opus Dei had to say adios: adios to ...