“My life is not in little fragments”
Keke shares how bringing together her professional life and her faith allowed her to discover God in everyday moments, making each day an opportunity to grow and give her best.
“The best time to start being happy is right now”
During the pandemic, Gregorio (Chile) discovered God in the quiet moments of his life. He found that learning to love genuinely and embracing his faith went hand-in-hand.
“Embrace God’s dream for you”
Alessandro (Italy) shares how his desire for deeper happiness gradually led him to discover a vocation to Opus Dei, lived out in ordinary work and relationships.
“I never met my grandfather, but he changed my life”
A sense of restlessness at a Mass with his family set Santi on a path toward his vocation as an associate. He shares how that call brought clarity, joy, and the conviction that God’s plan makes his ordinary life deeply meaningful.
“I don't want to live as if He doesn't exist”
Helena talks about moving from perfectionism and external practices of faith to discovering a more personal relationship with God. Over time, that journey led her to see her vocation as a supernumerary, a path on which she's found peace and lasting happiness.
“I want to create a symphony”
Anaca shares how her love of sports, music, and friendship grew into a deeper appreciation for people and community. As an assistant numerary of Opus Dei, her vocation inspires her to care for others, bring them together, and help them find joy and a sense of belonging together.
Tiago, Portugal: "I want to make the most of life"
Tiago is from Porto, works as a mechanical engineer, and loves car competitions. At the age of 20, he lost his grandfather, which let him to start questioning many aspects of his life. A friend, who passed away in an accident that same summer, told him about Opus Dei. Discovering prayer was the beginning of a path that led him to discern his vocation to the Work as a numerary.
Pedro, Argentina: "I was a numerary and I wouldn't change anything about my journey"
Pedro is an architect specialising in NGOs. He is currently studying for a master's degree in Urban Economics. He will marry Ine next May. The path of his vocational discernment brought him closer to Opus Dei, an institution to which he belonged for a few years, and which he remembers with gratitude: "I don't regret being who I am today, and I am who I am today because of the whole journey I've been on," he says.
Catechesis on Discernment
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on discernment (2022-2023), downloadable as a free eBook.