Friends of God
A canticle to ordinary life, addressed to ordinary Christians, about the extraordinary surprise God has in store for them. This compilation was the first posthumous work of Saint Josemaría
Message from the World Day of Peace
Excerpts from the message of Pope Benedict XVI for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2006.
"We´re Neither Angels nor Demons"
Marc Carroggio, who oversees Opus Dei's relationship with international journalists in Rome spoke on the book published by John L. Allen: "Opus Dei: An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church". The interview was published by the Zenit News Agency
It's Not so Easy to Combine Family and Work
Vanesa Walter is a young French mother who finds ways to harmonize her family tasks and professional work.
Ottawa Girls Make the Most of their Time Helping Others Grow
This past summer, university and college students in Ottawa got to experience first hand what it means to put one’s know-how at the service of those in need. Inspired by the teachings of Saint Josemaria through the activities at Valrideau University Residence in Ottawa, they agreed to help set up and run a day camps for girls: The Academic Enrichment and Sports Ottawa Program (AESOP).
Fashion Conference: Beauty that Enriches and Inspires
Beauty has the ability to open our minds to the spiritual realm by making us aware of our dignity and potential for transcendence, said Heather Ratzlaff during the keynote address at Women & Elegance, a conference exploring fashion’s influence on women, held on October 15, 2005 at the Arbutus Club in Vancouver. The initiative came as the result of some brainstorming of a group of women that participate in activities offered at Crestwell Centre in Vancouver.
Nazareth and Bethlehem - Christ in your own home
"When spouses found their community of life on the Eucharist, their home reproduces spiritually the house in Bethlehem, the home in Nazareth." These words of Bishop Javier Echevarria are drawn from his book, "The Eucharist and Christian Life."
A response to The Da Vinci Code
A response to The Da Vinci Code from the Prelature of Opus Dei in Canada.
Imitating the silence of St. Joseph
In these final days of Advent, Benedict XVI invites Christians to prepare for the coming of the Son of God by meditating on the example of St. Joseph
"Development is not studied; it is achieved through personal commitment."
Women members of Opus Dei began "Kimbondo," a social action program on the outskirts of Kinshasa, Congo.