Opus Dei

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer in which we can look at our lives in the presence of God. As we continue to face a global plague, this guide for a "recollection-at-home" will help you spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where you are.

In his 6 May General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechetical addresses on the topic of prayer.

God's language is much richer than ours. He can speak to us in many different ways, with words and also with deeds.

The language of prayer is mysterious. We cannot control it, but little by little by persevering in prayer we find that God changes our heart.

A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer in which we can look at our lives in the presence of God. As we live Holy Week against the backdrop of a global plague, this guide for a "recollection-at-home" will help you spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where you are.

This free booklet provides helpful reading and prayers for family and caregivers of those who are dying or gravely ill. Quotes from the saints - especially St. Josemaria - can help the person to prepare well for their encounter with the Lord.

Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray the Lord's Prayer at the same time on Wednesday, March 25, (12 noon Rome time), for an end to the pandemic. He will also give an extraordinary "Urbi et orbi" blessing on Friday, March 27, outside St. Peter's Basilica.

Blessed Guadalupe wrote about her life of prayer: “Go deeper in that silence to arrive where God alone is: where not even the angels can enter without our permission." A new article in the series on prayer.

The example of the saints, especially our Lady, can be a great help for our life of prayer. A new article in the series on prayer.

"It is only by knowing what God holds deep in his heart that we can learn to pray truly." A new article in the series on prayer.