St Josemaria stamps in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Post Office issued a set of commemorative St Josemaria stamps to mark the tenth anniversary of his canonization on October 6, 2012. Tags: Passionately Loving the World, Devotion, China

Statement by the Prelate of Opus Dei on the Election of Pope Francis

This is a moment of great joy for Catholics all over the world. Pope Francis is the 265th successor of Peter. From the moment the white smoke was first seen we have welcomed him with great thanks. And now, following the example of Benedict XVI, we express to him our unconditional reverence and obedience. Tags: Pope, Opus Dei prelate, Opus Dei prelature

50 Years of living the message of St. Josemaría in Australia

St Josemaría Conference is a half-day event marking 50 years that the message of St Josemaría has been lived in Australia. Tags: Church, Opus Dei, Australia

Watch last Audience with the Pope Benedict XVI Live

February 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM (UTC+1). Pope Benedict XVI in his last general audience live in: - www.annusfidei.va - wwitv.com Tags: Pope Benedict XVI, Rome

Pray for me and the future Pope

“Dear brothers and sisters, as you know I decided", he began only to be interrupted with prolonged applause. “Thank you for your kindness” he responded and began again. “I decided to resign from the ministry that the Lord had entrusted me on April 19, 2005. Tags: Pope, Pope Benedict XVI, Rome, Lent

Watch Audience with the Pope Live

February 13, 2012. Benedict XVI in his Wednesday's general audience live in wwitv.com. Before reflecting on Ash Wednesday, the Pope once again talked about his decision to resign. Tags: Pope, Pope Benedict XVI, Rome, Video

I carry with me every day in my heart an aspiration: "Rome!"

Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation at end of month: "After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry." Saint Josemaria wrote in Furrow: "I thought the comment on loyalty you had written to me was very appropriate to all those moments in history: I carry with me every day in my heart, in my mind and on my lips, an aspiration: 'Rome!'" Tags: Church, Pope, Pope Benedict XVI

Some words from the Prelate of Opus Dei

Today the Church feels a special need to thank Benedict XVI for his rich and fruitful teaching, and for his humble and generous example of service to the Church and the world. In this unique moment of Church history, the faithful of the Prelature, both priests and laity, pray for Benedict XVI and his intentions. United to the Pope and to the whole Church, we ask the Holy Spirit to pour out his grace abundantly on the people of God and the Pastors of the Church. Together with Benedict XVI we invoke the aid of the Paraclete for the future Roman Pontiff. Tags: Pope, Pope Benedict XVI

Prayer card of St Josemaria in many languages

More people than ever can appeal to God for help through St Josemaria’s intercession in their own language. Prayer-cards in another 14 languages are now available online. Tags: prayer-card

Top 12 from 2012

A book, a song, a prayer, a videoclip, an audioclip, a testimony, a favor… are among the 12 most-visited items on the St Josemaria website in 2012. Tags: Opus Dei, Video-clip, mp3, Video, Audio

Christmas Cribs in Sweden

Some years ago a group of people in Sweden decided to spread the message of what Christmas is really about. Their project grow into a major exhibition of cribs from around the world. Tags: Christmas

Christmas cards of St Josemaria

Wishing people a happy Christmas is a long-standing custom and very natural thing to do. Christmas cards mean we can share with others the joy and happiness we feel at Christ’s birth. To send people Christmas wishes with St Josemaria, here are some downloadable Christmas cards with photographs of St Josemaria, taken during Christmases 1968 and 1969 Tags: Christmas

Andorra remembers St Josemaria

Over a thousand people took part in the various events held in Andorra to celebrate the 75th anniversary of St Josemaria’s journey through the country. The Archbishop of Urgell and co-Prince of Andorra, Msgr. Joan-Enric Vives, presided over the ceremonies, accompanied by Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei. Tags: Spanish Civil War, Crossing the Pyrenees, Opus Dei prelate, Josemaria Escriva

Ordinary people

To borrow from Scott Hahn, it was the moment I "got" Opus Dei: it was while watching a video of its founder St. Josemaria Escriva in the middle of a question-and-answer session before a large audience. A professional-looking man got up and asked St. Escriva, "can you tell me if there is any sign that would show me I am living the teachings of Opus Dei faithfully and well?" Anybody who saw that video or was actually there would never forget how St. Escriva, without missing a beat, without a second’s pause, give this answer: "if your wife is happy." Tags: Family and work, Opus Dei

The social message of Saint Josemaria

For its tenth anniversary this year, Harambee Africa International is holding an international conference on "The Social Message of Saint Josemaria", on October 5, 2012. The conference will take place at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. Tags: Canonization, Solidarity, development, Harambee