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/ 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 Fr. Gendreau is a parish priest in the archdiocese of Montreal and a priest of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross. He explains the harmonious balance between obedience to his archbishop and the help he receives from Opus Dei in spiritual and doctrinal matters. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=30776 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=30776 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 As we see in the parable of the prodigal son, Christian life means returning every day to the Father's house (02’22’’). http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=30418 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=30418 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of St. Josemaría’s spiritual masterpiece, "The Way." It has sold 5 million copies in 50 languages. Here is the introduction to "The Way" written by Bishop Javier Echevarría for the 2006 Doubleday edition. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34368 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34368 It was June 1975. “I took up my camera one last time and focused on his hands, which were so expressive. That was the last photo of him that I took.” http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34372 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34372 In the midst of the present economic difficulties, we offer a "Novena for Work" for asking St. Josemaria's intercession in finding a job. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33781 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33781 We conclude the series of videos on the Apostle St. Paul with one on the Eucharist, the greatest gift Paul brought to the new Christian communities (02’15”). http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34356 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34356 During the Year for Priests convoked by Benedict XVI, Bishop Javier Echevarría asks us to pray that God bless the Church with many holy priests. Also a video and some related bibliographical material. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34047 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34047 Benedict XVI has convoked a year of special prayer for priests. With this in mind, we are beginning a new series of videos on the gift of the priesthood. Bishop Javier Echeverría introduces the series (05’18’’). http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34306 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34306 26th June is the anniversary of the death of the Founder of Opus Dei in 1975. Public Masses will be celebrated in several places in Britain to mark the date. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34191 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34191 With St. Josemaría's feast day approaching on June 26, we offer an article on one of his key teachings: how to sanctify our work. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34109 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34109 This month’s new video for the Year of St. Paul speaks about the essential role of work in the Apostle’s teachings (02’02”) http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34050 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=34050 Scenes from the Prelate's ordination of thirty priests in Rome on May 23rd. Vídeo produced by the Beta Films Foundation (2'58''). http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33938 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33938 On May 23rd in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained thirty new priests for the Prelature. Here is the homily he gave at the Mass along with some photos and a short video of the ceremony. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33924 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33924 The need for a buddy system among many siblings provided the motto for this Spanish family. An interview with Rosa Pich, mother of 15. http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33386 http://www.opusdei.org.uk/art.php?p=33386