Opus Dei

A meditation by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland, for the Feast of Palm Sunday (March 27, 2021)

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz wishes everyone a Happy Easter and encourages us to ask our Lord for a renewed faith that is put into action through charity shown in deeds.

Transcript and audio recording in English of reflections by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on the meaning of Holy Week (fourth in a series of four).

The hymn "Stabat Mater" describing Mary's sorrow at the foot of the Cross has been set to music countless times by composers over the centuries. Their renditions of this moving song can help you to accompany Our Lady on this Holy Saturday.

In his April 1st letter, the Prelate of Opus Dei encouraged us to "take advantage of the opportunities that technology offers to follow the Holy Week services united to the Pope." To help you do this, this article will be updated during the week with the Pope's homilies, messages, and more.

Many Catholics around the world visit seven churches after Mass on Holy Thursday. This year we have a unique opportunity to travel much farther virtually, accompanying Jesus through spiritual visits to churches around the world.

Transcript and audio recording in English of reflections by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on the meaning of Holy Week (third in a series of four).

On Tuesday April 7th, a webcam located in the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace will offer live streaming of the tomb of St. Josemaría, for those who want to prepare for Holy Week praying by his side. Two 45-minute connections will be made, at 11am and 4pm from Rome (GMT+2).

Transcript and audio recording in English of reflections by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on the meaning of Holy Week (second in a series of four).

"At the heart of the Liturgical year lies the Paschal Mystery, the Triduum of our Lord’s Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection. The whole history of salvation revolves around these holy days."