Number of articles: 64

What is spiritual accompaniment? What do I talk about?

Some suggestions for people who want to start walking a path of spiritual accompaniment and are looking for a place to start, or for those who've already begun but aren't sure what to talk about.

The World & I

Two Vocations: Celibacy & Matrimony

Both celibacy and marriage require complete self-giving. This is the third article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.

Saint Raphael

How To Help a Friend Who’s Suffering

Death, illness, and pain... These words might strike fear in our hearts, but at some point in our lives, we realize that they are part of everyone's story. What happens when a friend, someone you care about, is going through a hard time? Elisabetta, Francesco, and Enrico share their advice and personal experiences.

The World & I

The Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is much more than a mere commitment. Like the other sacraments, it has much more to do with God's action in us than our response.

I Believe

Does choosing a path limit me?

Below you’ll find answers to some common questions about the vocation to Opus Dei.

Saint Raphael

An invitation to special intimacy with Christ

What's the meaning of apostolic celibacy? It's a call to love. This is the second article in "Called to Love," a series on celibacy.

For Prayer

"We needed to do more"

When war broke out in Ukraine, Paula and some of her friends decided that they had to do something to help the people suffering through it. This is the first of a series of videos about her experience.

The World & I

What is the Rosary? How do you pray it?

What is the Rosary, exactly? An infographic detailing the meaning and origin of this prayer, and short guide on how to pray it.

I Believe

Vocation: 14 Young People, 14 Stories

14 young people in Opus Dei share their vocation stories, talking about everything from their doubts and dreams to the discernment process and where they are now.

Saint Raphael

Divine Revelation

If you were a top physicist whose memory had been completely wiped after a car accident, how would you try to regain the knowledge you lost? You would not want to start with hardcore physics, for sure. First, you would probably take basic mathematics and other foundational courses before exploring more challenging topics.

I Believe