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Letter from the Prelate (February 2010)

The Prelate announces a Marian year in Opus Dei to give thanks to God for showing Saint Josemaría, 80 years ago, that this path towards sanctity is also meant for women.

Prelate's Audience with the Holy Father

On Thursday, January 21, Benedict XVI received Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, in a private audience.

"I Wanted To Be Like That Mother"

At 14, while lying under a tree, Ivanna sensed that God was asking her for something. She relates how the example of another woman brought her closer to God.

Looking for Work?

In the midst of the present economic difficulties, we offer a "Novena for Work" for asking St. Josemaria's intercession in finding a job.

God's Work

"Work in our hands, as it was in Christ’s, must be turned into prayer to God and service to mankind for the co-redemption of the whole human race." A new article in the series "Sanctifying our Work."

Ecumenism

With the octave of prayer for Christian unity approaching, we offer an article on ecumenical dialogue by a well-known theologian.

Flowers for Madrid

"La Veguilla" is an extensive greenhouse in Madrid that employs 150 people, most of whom are mentally handicapped. Many consider this nursery one of the best in Spain.

Celebrating Christmas in our Families

In a recent interview, the Prelate of Opus Dei spoke about Christmas and the family. “I want to treat others as Christ would” (Video: 2’00”).

Eagerness to Serve Others

In this short video, several young people who receive Christian formation in activities organized by Opus Dei speak about their own experiences (05'14'').

Africa's Moment

Liliane, a young woman from Cameroon now living in Paris, talks about the challenges her country faces and her life in Opus Dei.

Pilgrims Towards Infinite Beauty

The Pope recently met with 260 artists from all over the world and urged them to transmit the "authentic beauty that unlocks the yearning of the human heart."

"Women of Opus Dei: In Their Own Words"

Crossroad has recently published an in-depth look at the experience of women in the Prelature of Opus Dei. With link to Zenit interview with Marie Oates, who coedited the book with Linda Ruf and Jenny Driver.

Prelate's Pastoral Visit to Cordoba, Spain

Invited by Bishop José Asenjo, he joined the bishop in blessing a relic of Saint Josemaría in a parish church and gave a conference to priests of the diocese. With gallery of photos from the visit.

25th Anniversary of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

This Roman university, born under the inspiration of St. Josemaría Escrivá, "was made possible by the love for the Church and the priesthood that characterized the Founder of Opus Dei."

Statement from the Rome Press Office of the Prelature of Opus Dei

This statement responds to some inquiries about the nature of the Prelature occasioned by the Apostolic Constitution "Anglicanorum coetibus."

Work and Contemplation (I)

What does St. Josemaría mean when he insists that our work can become contemplative prayer? A new article in the series on how to sanctify our daily work.



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