Opus Dei is a Catholic institution founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Its mission is to spread the message that work and the circumstances of everyday life are occasions for growing closer to God, for serving others, and for improving society. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/ http://www.opusdei.org/img/opusdeirss.gif http://www.opusdei.org.uk/ VIDEO: a public health administrator talks about finding her vocation as a numerary, God’s will and freedom, and learning to pray. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=16035 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=16035 Young people from around the world speak about their desire to do their work very well in order to offer it to God and serve others. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=38484 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=38484 VIDEO: a corporate executive talks about growing up, finding Opus Dei, family issues, and misconceptions about Opus Dei. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=16065 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=16065 “I bless human love with both of my hands as a priest,” said St. Josemaría. He also recommended that spouses argue as little as possible and always make up at the end, asking one another for forgiveness (02’32’’). http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=31029 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=31029 VIDEO: On the hospitality staff at Shellbourne Conference Center in Indiana, Ms. Feehery talks about her work as a numerary assistant, how she joined Opus Dei, and the reactions of her friends. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=17269 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=17269 Bridget Bagshaw has just had her seventh child. Married for 11 years, she takes care of her family on a full-time basis. Opus Dei helps her to be a better mother, spouse and friend, especially by a strong relationship with God. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=31910 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=31910 It was 2004. With only 16 seconds left in our game against Real Madrid the coach finally noticed me. I was 19 at the time and more than a little nervous . . . http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40201 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40201 The Prelature’s Communications Office has produced two short videos with photographs and footage of St. Josemaría. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40137 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40137 Bishop Javier Echevarría has published an article on the front page of the August 21 edition of L'Osservatore Romano. Its title is "The Future of the Year for Priests." http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40130 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40130 An article on the need in today's world for the hope Christ brings. "We must learn to read events with the objectivity of faith, in order to sow optimism with the salt of example and the light of good doctrine." http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40088 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40088 Dr. Sylvia Sesé is an internist at Monkole Hospital, an apostolic work of Opus Dei in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40019 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=40019 The sixth reflection on our Lady's life during this Marian year in Opus Dei. This month we consider Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=39988 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=39988 A selection of texts about Mary's visitation to her cousin Elizabeth. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=39989 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=39989 The feasts dedicated to our Lady during August and the Marian year in Opus Dei form the thread of the Prelate's letter this month. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=39990 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=39990