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 ...
"The most important event in my life was meeting Saint Josemaria"
An interview with Francisco Ponz, former rector of the University of Navarra, who recently turned 100.
Live-streaming on Saint Josemaria's Feast Day: Mass for Victims of the Pandemic
This website will broadcast the solemn Mass celebrated by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in the Prelatic Church of Our Lady of Peace for the Feast of ...
Saint Josemaria "Remastered"
In the last years of his life, the founder of Opus Dei met with large groups of people throughout Spain and Latin America. Many of ...
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Saint Josemaria speaks about how each soul in grace ...
Saint Josemaria's Prayer Before Our Lady of Guadalupe
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz speaks about Saint Josemaria's pilgrimage in May 1970 to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico to pray for the Church and ...
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 ...
Homily for the Feast of the Assumption
A homily (with audio version) by Saint Josemaria published in "Christ is Passing By," given on the feast of our Lady's Assumption into heaven ...
Some Advice for Newlyweds
Paz and Alejandro were married in May 1970, when Saint Josemaria was in Mexico for his pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Paz tells us ...
An Illustrated Biography of Saint Josemaria
"Wanting Jesus Alone to Shine" is a biography of the founder of Opus Dei illustrated with over 300 photos, maps, infographics and autograph texts. Its ...
That Little Boy in St. Josemaria’s Arms
On Sunday night, Fran Ruiz Anton died after a long illness. He was well known in the field of communications, and always remembered the time ...
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 Cardinal Robert Sarah to ...
Pilgrimage to Fatima
May 13th is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The message of Fatima contains a wake-up call for all Christians: to make reparation to ...
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 ...
9 Quotes on Work from Saint Josemaria Escriva
"A few weeks ago, my wife suggested that we pray a novena regarding my unemployment. After searching for a novena online, I found the 'Novena ...
Prelate's Homily for Feast of Saint Josemaria
The Eucharist, the aspiration "omnia in bonum" (everything is for the good!), and the sense of mission are the three topics of the homily at ...
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 ...
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 the feast of Pentecost, led by ...
14 May 1970: Heading to Mexico
On his way to Mexico 50 years ago, Saint Josemaria landed at the Madrid airport on 14 May 1970. Some journalists were eager to interview ...