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The butter "tragedy" – 100 years later

Fr Willie Doyle, a heroic Irish Jesuit military chaplain, died in battle 100 years ago. The story of how St Josemaria came to know about his life and include his example of self-denial in "The Way."

Stories from His Life

Economic Rebellion of the "Tea Slaves"

An article published in "El Mundo" about the Kimlea Training Centre, a corporate work of Opus Dei in Kenya that seeks to give women the skills needed to escape from their life as tea pickers on the Maramba plantation.

Social initiatives

Treasure of Children with Special Needs

Elizabeth Varghese, married and with two children, is a teacher in India. She was born and brought up in Indore, before moving to Delhi where she now lives and teaches children with special educational needs.

Personal testimonies

"Baptism is the beginning of hope"

After a summer break in July, Pope Francis returned to his reflections on the Christian virtue of hope, in his August 2 general audience.

From the Church and the Pope

Pastoral trip to France: “Joyful in hope”

From August 1-5, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, made a brief pastoral visit to France, where he had the opportunity to be with many faithful and friends of the Prelature.

From the Prelate

"How can I leave a mark?"

"I always thought that I was living as a good Catholic. Then one day I came upon a copy of 'The Way.'" José recounts how reading a book by the founder of Opus Dei helped him change his life.

Testimonies

Five Keys to Friendship from Pope Francis

“A friend isn’t just an acquaintance, someone you enjoy passing the time of day with. Friendship is something much deeper.” Some advice from Pope Francis on friendship.

From the Church and the Pope

A Life in Dialogue with Others

A new article in the series on developing a strong Christian personality. "Openness to others is closely united to our progress in the lifelong battle to unmask the face of pride and grow in humility. Pride seeps into the most surprising nooks and crannies of our relationships with others."

Fostering Interior Life

The "Impossible" Job Offer

Through Montse’s intercession, I obtained a terrific job in a new city in two months.

Favors

Pope Francis Rests in the Vatican

Pope Francis is resting this summer by staying in the Vatican and preparing for upcoming meetings and a trip to Colombia in September.

From the Church and the Pope