As part of a two-week pastoral visit to South America, the Prelate recently had a get-together with 7,000 people at the University of Piura (Peru), a corporate apostolate of Opus Dei. He spoke about family, the Pope and university studies. |
Josefina Caprile from Argentina is a widow and the mother of eight children. Even so, she manages to write novels. She writes with a basic idea: books have to be interesting or no one will read them. |
"Turning work into prayer," the Prelate tells us in his letter, is the heart of Opus Dei's message "This daily effort to conduct ourselves as contemplative women and men, in the most diverse circumstances of life, sets before us a high goal, as is sanctity." |
The fifth reflection on our Lady’s life during this Marian Year in Opus Dei. This month we consider the Archangel Gabriel’s Annunciation to Mary, and Christ’s entry into the world. |
Javi!, shouted St. Josemaria as he collapsed on the floor. Bishop Javier Echevarria witnessed his final moments. In this interview shown on Spanish television last Christmas, the Prelate recalls some details of June 26, 1975 (7:49). |
June 26th, the anniversary of Saint Josemaría's death in 1975, is now his feast day. Masses will be celebrated in many cities around the U.S. |
On June 11, Benedict XVI closed the Year for Priests in Rome. To help reflect on its significance, we offer some videoclips of St. Josemaria speaking about the role of priests in the Church and love for priests. |
Many people in recent months have found work after going to Saint Josemaria's intercession by praying the Novena for Work. A selection of letters recounting some personal experiences. |
Sergei, a 28-year-old historian, is a Russian Orthodox cooperator of Opus Dei who found St. Josemaría on the Internet in his hometown of Ryazan. |
Bishop Javier Echevarría traveled to Turin to pray before the Holy Shroud, which was made available for public viewing from April 10 to May 23. |
With the union of Mary and Joseph, mankind’s history is approaching its culminating moment. The scene of their marriage is the fourth installment in the Life of Mary during this Marian year in Opus Dei. |
Coverage of Pope's apostolic trip to Portugal. With prayer when offering our Lady of Fatima a golden rose, video of visit to Chapel of the Apparitions, and a photo gallery. |
In Rome on May 8th, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 32 members of the Prelature of Opus Dei to the priesthood. With words from the homily, video interviews, and a photo gallery of the ceremony. |
Claudia Valbuena never dreamt she would live in a place so far from her native Chile. She arrived in Almaty more than 10 years ago to begin Opus Dei. “Becoming Kazakh” has been a long process, but she already feels half Kazakh… |
