Number of articles: 274

"I have come to cast fire on the earth"

An article about Saint Josemaria's ardent efforts to bring young people closer to Christ back in the 1930s: "Set [young people] ablaze with the fire of Christ... This yes: this I have a vocation for."

Stories from His Life

"Saint Josemaria is one of my favourite saints"

An interview with Maolsheachlann Ó Ceallaigh, who works in the library of University College Dublin in Ireland, about his recent book “Inspiration from the Saints.”

Testimonies

10 Quotes from Saint Josemaria about Love for the Poor

November 18 is the 2nd World Day of the Poor, convoked by Pope Francis. Here are ten quotes from Saint Josemaria about seeing Christ in the poor and loving and serving them.

Saint Josemaría

A Day with Paul VI

On 21 November 1965, Pope Paul VI, who will be canonized on Sunday, took part in the inauguration of the academic year at the ELIS center and at the opening of the nearby Saint John the Baptist parish church, two initiatives encouraged by his predecessors.

Recent News

Saint Oscar Romero

An article published in "Faith Magazine" about Oscar Romero's close relationship with St Josemaría and the spirituality of Opus Dei. He will be canonised this Sunday (October 14th) in Rome by Pope Francis.

Recent News

My Good Friend Saint Josemaria

Lebanese priest Fadi Sarkis never met Saint Josemaría but says they have become great friends. Fr. Sarkis, who lives in Beirut, is a member of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross.

Priestly Society of the Holy Cross

"Last of the Romantics"

An interview published in "Aleteia" with Monsignor Mariano Fazio, vicar general of Opus Dei, about his new book "Last of the Romantics: St. Josemaria in the Twenty-First Century."

Recent News

The First Supernumeraries. The 1948 Workshop

70 years ago, in September 1948, Saint Josemaria organized a gathering for 15 men where he spelled out in detail what the vocation of married members in Opus Dei entails. An article published in "Studia et Documenta," vol. 12.

Recent News

Working on Trust (5): "Can I have a party?"

A great opportunity for dialogue between parents and children can arise even when tensions exist regarding their choices, such as when planning a big birthday party or other celebration. Fifth video in the series “Working on Trust.”​

Recent News

New Mediterraneans (IV): "Don't speak: listen to him" (with audio)

"Resolution: foster, uninterruptedly if possible, friendship and a loving, docile conversation with the Holy Spirit." Saint Josemaria discovers another "new Mediterranean" in his spiritual life.

Fostering Interior Life