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[IMG: Pentecost | 10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit]
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
[IMG: Consecration of Opus Dei to the Holy Spirit]
Consecration to the Holy SpiritThe Resurrection & AscensionWhy do you stand here looking into heaven?
[H2] Priestly Ordinations in Rome
Recent News 05/15/2026On 23 May, eighteen members of Opus Dei will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fernando José Castro Aguayo, Bishop of Margarita, Venezuela. The ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Saint Eugune at 10:00 am (Rome).
[H2] Ed Dillett: Plumber
Personal testimonies 05/13/2026Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.
[H2] “I can pray for them with my work”
Personal testimonies 05/08/2026Mary lives a busy schedule in a crowded city, but she finds joy and meaning in her daily routine. As a numerary of Opus Dei, Mary strives to live out a vocational call to holiness in the middle of the working world. In this interview, Mary describes how her faith, the teachings of St. Josemaria, and the spirit of Opus Dei assist her in her work as a human-centered designer.
[H2] Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens
Press Room 05/14/2026Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
[H2] Three Children and a Cure, Against All Odds
Favors 05/12/2026On the feast day of Blessed Álvaro on 12 May, we share this account of grace that a married couple attributes to his intercession after years of struggle and suffering. Their story is a testimony of trust, faith, and gratitude.
[H2] Artisans of Peace (II): Leaven for a Reconciled World
Combat, closeness, mission 05/07/2026The path to ‘disarmed and disarming’ peace lies in listening, understanding, expressing oneself sincerely, seeking common ground, and avoiding oversimplifications. This is the last editorial in the ‘Combat, closeness, mission’ series.
[H2] Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo
Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 05/13/2026Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in the 12 May 2026 Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
[H2] Saint Josemaria and Our Lady of Fatima
Stories from His Life 05/12/2026Saint Josemaria is the first pilgrim to Fatima raised to the altars. The story of Fatima as it impacted his life, and also the life of Saint John Paul II.
[H2] From Chiclayo to Cameroon: Patricia and Pope Leo XIV
Personal testimonies 05/07/2026She left Chiclayo to study abroad and never went back home. Life had other plans, taking her all the way to Cameroon, where she has spent 21 years doing what so many people do in their own countries: bringing a spirit of holiness to everyday work and sharing Saint Josemaría's message. Patricia tells us what it was like to experience Pope Leo XIV's recent apostolic journey to a young nation where the Church is very much present and alive.Opus Dei in the United States
[IMG: Ruth met her husband, Michael Pakaluk, at university. Both considered themselves atheists and began a journey in search of the truth.]
Vatican Says Cause for Ruth Pakaluk Can Move ForwardAdmirers of the Catholic convert, a former atheist, say that while many of her pursuits might seem ordinary — wife, mother, volunteer — she lived them in an extraordinary way. This article was first published in the National Catholic Register on 31 October 2025.“Christmas tree farms are naturally a joyful place”A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).The Prelate of Opus Dei in the USAA 24-minute documentary about Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's trip to four US cities in 2019.Inspiration for Your PrayerDaily Gospel CommentaryDaily MeditationMessage of the Day from St. JosemariaApril Recollection Kit (2026)FeaturedIsabel Sánchez and Opus Dei: “Deepening in the charism, rectifying, and dreaming of sowing good”“We encourage young people to discover and choose their own path”One by One: Stories of Life in Opus DeiRegional Assemblies 2024: Family, Work, and Formation for Mission30 Years of opusdei.org: Thank you for responding to the surveyArtisans of Peace (I): A Logic That Turns Everything Upside DownLetter of St. Josemaria about charity in the transmission of the faithFrom the Prelate: Enlarging the HeartNewsletterWatch or Listen🎥 “The Heart of Work”🎬 Stuff: An Open Conversation🎥 Vocation: 14 Young People, 14 Stories🎧 Fragments of History🎧 “Friends of God”João Carlos, Brazil: "I found God in my archeological excavations"🎧 Official Account of Opus Dei on Spotify🎥 Official Channel of St. Josemaria on YouTubeMessage of the day
[H2] “Go with confidence to the Virgin Mary”
When you see yourself with a dry heart, without knowing what to say, go with confidence to the Virgin Mary. Say to her, "My Mother Immaculate, intercede for me.'' If you invoke her with faith, she will make you taste in the midst of your dryness the proximity of God. (Furrow, 695)Let us also contemplate his blessed Mother, who is our Mother too. We find her on Calvary, at the foot of the Cross, praying. This is nothing new for Mary. She has always acted like this, as she fulfilled her duties and looked after her home. As she went about the things of this earth she kept her attention on God. Christ, who is perfectus Deus, perfectus homo, wanted …Full textWeekly texts“It is beautiful to live holy purity”“Help of Christians”“With your help, Lord, I’ll fight”“Why do we men become dejected?”“Service, my children, service: that is our role”“Mary... looking for the son who was lost”Videos about Opus DeiWhat is Opus Dei?A brief video about the message and purpose of Opus Dei.MembersWho are the members of Opus Dei? What is their daily life like?ActivitiesHow does Opus Dei help its faithful and those who take part in its activities grow in their Christian life?About "Ad Charisma Tuendum"Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope FrancisLetter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and AnswersWe offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."Statutes of Opus DeiThe Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.

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[H2] Legal notice
a) Identity of the owner of this websiteTo comply with the provisions of Law 34/2002, of July 11, 2002, Ley de servicios de la sociedad de la información y de comercio electrónico (Law of Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce; hereinafter, LSSI), below is some general information about this Website:Owner: Prelature of Opus DeiAddress: Calle Diego de León 14, 28006 - Madrid (Madrid - Spain)Contact: info.es@opusdei.org or by phone +34 91 563 47 82NIF (Tax ID Number): R2800621AThis website is registered under the name of the Prelature of Opus Dei.To ensure that the Website meets criteria of transparency, clarity, and simplicity, the Prelature of Opus Dei informs the User that any suggestions or questions can be directed to the Prelature by telephone (+34 91 563 47 82) or email (info.es@opusdei.org).The User agrees to make use of the services, products, and utilities offered by this Website in accordance with the Law, and in accordance with morality, accepted customs, and public order.b) PurposeThe Prelature of Opus Dei provides the content and services that are available on this Website, subject to its published terms and its Privacy Policy.Access to this Website or its use in any way makes one a "User" and implies the unreserved acceptance of each and every one of the published terms and the Privacy Policy. The Prelature of Opus Dei reserves the right to modify these terms and its Privacy Policy at any time. Consequently, it will be the responsibility of every User to carefully read the published terms and the current Privacy Policy; in the event that you disagree with any of the terms set forth herein, you must refrain from using this Website.Likewise, the User is warned that, on occasion, Particular Conditions may be established for the use of specific contents and/or services on the Website. The use of said contents or services implies the acceptance of these specific Particular Conditions.
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[IMG: Pentecost | 10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit]
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
[IMG: Consecration of Opus Dei to the Holy Spirit]
Consecration to the Holy SpiritThe Resurrection & AscensionWhy do you stand here looking into heaven?
[H2] Priestly Ordinations in Rome
Recent News 05/15/2026On 23 May, eighteen members of Opus Dei will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fernando José Castro Aguayo, Bishop of Margarita, Venezuela. The ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Saint Eugune at 10:00 am (Rome).
[H2] Ed Dillett: Plumber
Personal testimonies 05/13/2026Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.
[H2] “I can pray for them with my work”
Personal testimonies 05/08/2026Mary lives a busy schedule in a crowded city, but she finds joy and meaning in her daily routine. As a numerary of Opus Dei, Mary strives to live out a vocational call to holiness in the middle of the working world. In this interview, Mary describes how her faith, the teachings of St. Josemaria, and the spirit of Opus Dei assist her in her work as a human-centered designer.
[H2] Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens
Press Room 05/14/2026Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
[H2] Three Children and a Cure, Against All Odds
Favors 05/12/2026On the feast day of Blessed Álvaro on 12 May, we share this account of grace that a married couple attributes to his intercession after years of struggle and suffering. Their story is a testimony of trust, faith, and gratitude.
[H2] Artisans of Peace (II): Leaven for a Reconciled World
Combat, closeness, mission 05/07/2026The path to ‘disarmed and disarming’ peace lies in listening, understanding, expressing oneself sincerely, seeking common ground, and avoiding oversimplifications. This is the last editorial in the ‘Combat, closeness, mission’ series.
[H2] Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo
Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages 05/13/2026Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in the 12 May 2026 Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
[H2] Saint Josemaria and Our Lady of Fatima
Stories from His Life 05/12/2026Saint Josemaria is the first pilgrim to Fatima raised to the altars. The story of Fatima as it impacted his life, and also the life of Saint John Paul II.
[H2] From Chiclayo to Cameroon: Patricia and Pope Leo XIV
Personal testimonies 05/07/2026She left Chiclayo to study abroad and never went back home. Life had other plans, taking her all the way to Cameroon, where she has spent 21 years doing what so many people do in their own countries: bringing a spirit of holiness to everyday work and sharing Saint Josemaría's message. Patricia tells us what it was like to experience Pope Leo XIV's recent apostolic journey to a young nation where the Church is very much present and alive.Opus Dei in the United States
[IMG: Ruth met her husband, Michael Pakaluk, at university. Both considered themselves atheists and began a journey in search of the truth.]
Vatican Says Cause for Ruth Pakaluk Can Move ForwardAdmirers of the Catholic convert, a former atheist, say that while many of her pursuits might seem ordinary — wife, mother, volunteer — she lived them in an extraordinary way. This article was first published in the National Catholic Register on 31 October 2025.“Christmas tree farms are naturally a joyful place”A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).The Prelate of Opus Dei in the USAA 24-minute documentary about Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's trip to four US cities in 2019.Inspiration for Your PrayerDaily Gospel CommentaryDaily MeditationMessage of the Day from St. JosemariaApril Recollection Kit (2026)FeaturedIsabel Sánchez and Opus Dei: “Deepening in the charism, rectifying, and dreaming of sowing good”“We encourage young people to discover and choose their own path”One by One: Stories of Life in Opus DeiRegional Assemblies 2024: Family, Work, and Formation for Mission30 Years of opusdei.org: Thank you for responding to the surveyArtisans of Peace (I): A Logic That Turns Everything Upside DownLetter of St. Josemaria about charity in the transmission of the faithFrom the Prelate: Enlarging the HeartNewsletterWatch or Listen🎥 “The Heart of Work”🎬 Stuff: An Open Conversation🎥 Vocation: 14 Young People, 14 Stories🎧 Fragments of History🎧 “Friends of God”João Carlos, Brazil: "I found God in my archeological excavations"🎧 Official Account of Opus Dei on Spotify🎥 Official Channel of St. Josemaria on YouTubeMessage of the day
[H2] “Go with confidence to the Virgin Mary”
When you see yourself with a dry heart, without knowing what to say, go with confidence to the Virgin Mary. Say to her, "My Mother Immaculate, intercede for me.'' If you invoke her with faith, she will make you taste in the midst of your dryness the proximity of God. (Furrow, 695)Let us also contemplate his blessed Mother, who is our Mother too. We find her on Calvary, at the foot of the Cross, praying. This is nothing new for Mary. She has always acted like this, as she fulfilled her duties and looked after her home. As she went about the things of this earth she kept her attention on God. Christ, who is perfectus Deus, perfectus homo, wanted …Full textWeekly texts“It is beautiful to live holy purity”“Help of Christians”“With your help, Lord, I’ll fight”“Why do we men become dejected?”“Service, my children, service: that is our role”“Mary... looking for the son who was lost”Videos about Opus DeiWhat is Opus Dei?A brief video about the message and purpose of Opus Dei.MembersWho are the members of Opus Dei? What is their daily life like?ActivitiesHow does Opus Dei help its faithful and those who take part in its activities grow in their Christian life?About "Ad Charisma Tuendum"Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope FrancisLetter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and AnswersWe offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."Statutes of Opus DeiThe Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.

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Number of articles: 456
[H2] Ed Dillett: Plumber
Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.Personal testimonies 05/13/2026
[H2] “I can pray for them with my work”
Mary lives a busy schedule in a crowded city, but she finds joy and meaning in her daily routine. As a numerary of Opus Dei, Mary strives to live out a vocational call to holiness in the middle of the working world. In this interview, Mary describes how her faith, the teachings of St. Josemaria, and the spirit of Opus Dei assist her in her work as a human-centered designer.Personal testimonies 05/08/2026
[H2] From Chiclayo to Cameroon: Patricia and Pope Leo XIV
She left Chiclayo to study abroad and never went back home. Life had other plans, taking her all the way to Cameroon, where she has spent 21 years doing what so many people do in their own countries: bringing a spirit of holiness to everyday work and sharing Saint Josemaría's message. Patricia tells us what it was like to experience Pope Leo XIV's recent apostolic journey to a young nation where the Church is very much present and alive.Personal testimonies 05/07/2026
[H2] Heloiza, Brazil: "In gastronomy, I've found a way of serving and connecting with others"
Heloiza has been an assistant numerary of Opus Dei for 34 years. She was born in Lorena, but after her father was murdered in a robbery when she was 10 years old, her mother decided to move to São José dos Campos to be closer to her family. Her life has been marked by other painful events, including illness. She loves baking, and during the pandemic she started a business called "By Chef Helô." Her story is one of overcoming adversity.One by One 05/05/2026
[H2] “I prayed for them, but it never occurred to me to go out to meet them”
A lawyer by training and volunteer with the association Aux captifs, la libération, Agnès took part in the Jubilee of the Poor alongside people living on the edges of society. From late-night rounds through the Bois de Boulogne to shared days in Rome, her testimony shows how a simple personal encounter can become a space of dignity, genuine listening, and hope.Personal testimonies 04/20/2026
[H2] Two Lotteries, Two Crosses: The Story of Laila Saab
Laila used to say that God had given her two great gifts in life: her husband and Opus Dei. What she rarely mentioned — because she was not one to complain — is that each one came with a cross to bear. This is the story of a woman who came to Colombia from Lebanon as little more than a girl, and who, without any fuss, changed everything around her.Personal testimonies 04/16/2026
[H2] Friendship: Theory and Practice
An interview with Michael Pakaluk, author of the book, “The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters.” The book aims to help the reader, as a Christian, learn to be a better friend.Personal testimonies 03/27/2026
[H2] Enrique, Chile: “This vocation is either crazy or the truth”
Enrique Concha is an interior decorator. In this video, he shares how he discovered his vocation in Opus Dei, explains how faith gives meaning to his daily life and creative work, and talks about freedom and the search for transcendence in the simple moments of each day.One by One 03/03/2026
[H2] Ximena: Young People and Love for the Pope
Ximena shares how the formation she received at centres of the Work in Chiclayo, Peru awakened a deep love for the Pope. This journey led her to her current participation in the youth advisory council of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.Personal testimonies 02/23/2026
[H2] Mercedes and Concha, Spain: "We always had the support we needed to take care of our brothers"
Mercedes and Concha are sisters, and both are assistant numeraries. After many years of working in the administration of Opus Dei centres, they now dedicate themselves to caring for their brothers, who suffer from spastic paraplegia, and to carrying out apostolic activities in places on the Levantine coast, including Gandía and Alzira. This is a conversation between the two sisters.One by One 02/20/20261