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.in/ http://www.opusdei.org/img/opusdeirss.gif http://www.opusdei.org.in/ As part of a two-week pastoral visit to South America, the Prelate recently had a get-together with 7,000 people at the University of Piura (Peru), a corporate apostolate of Opus Dei. He spoke about family, the Pope and university studies. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39871 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39871 Josefina Caprile from Argentina is a widow and the mother of eight children. Even so, she manages to write novels. She writes with a basic idea: books have to be interesting or no one will read them. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39837 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39837 "Turning work into prayer," the Prelate tells us in his letter, is the heart of Opus Dei's message "This daily effort to conduct ourselves as contemplative women and men, in the most diverse circumstances of life, sets before us a high goal, as is sanctity." http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39569 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39569 Selected texts on the culminating moment in mankind's history: the Incarnation of the Son of God. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39506 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39506 The fifth reflection on our Lady’s life during this Marian Year in Opus Dei. This month we consider the Archangel Gabriel’s Annunciation to Mary, and Christ’s entry into the world. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39505 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39505 Javi!, shouted St. Josemaria as he collapsed on the floor. Bishop Javier Echevarria witnessed his final moments. In this interview shown on Spanish television last Christmas, the Prelate recalls some details of June 26, 1975 (7:49). http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39434 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39434 On June 11, Benedict XVI closed the Year for Priests in Rome. To help reflect on its significance, we offer some videoclips of St. Josemaria speaking about the role of priests in the Church and love for priests. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39372 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39372 Carlo de Marchi was ordained in 2008. His experience has shown him that people, especially youth, are in great need of the prayer and self-giving of priests (4:15’). http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39269 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39269 The important liturgical feasts celebrated by the Church during these weeks are the focus of the Prelate's June letter. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39202 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39202 A selection of texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets on Mary and Joseph's virginal marriage. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39095 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39095 Many people in recent months have found work after going to Saint Josemaria's intercession by praying the Novena for Work. A selection of letters recounting some personal experiences. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38965 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38965 Sergei, a 28-year-old historian, is a Russian Orthodox cooperator of Opus Dei who found St. Josemaría on the Internet in his hometown of Ryazan. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38727 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38727 Bishop Javier Echevarría traveled to Turin to pray before the Holy Shroud, which was made available for public viewing from April 10 to May 23. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38943 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38943 The St. Josemaria Institute offers a Mass kit designed to help priests and parishes organize Masses for the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva on June 26. The Mass kit is free of charge. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38884 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38884 With the union of Mary and Joseph, mankind’s history is approaching its culminating moment. The scene of their marriage is the fourth installment in the Life of Mary during this Marian year in Opus Dei. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39093 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=39093 Upon arriving at Fatima on May 12, Benedict XVI placed a golden rose before our Lady's image and addressed Mary with this prayer. http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38764 http://www.opusdei.org.in/art.php?p=38764