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Audio of the Prelate: Feeding the Hungry and Giving Drink to the Thirsty

The Prelate reflects on two of the corporal works of mercy in this 9-minute audio recording.

From the Prelate

Letter from the Prelate (February 2016)

The Prelate urges us to make these words of Saint Josemaría a reality in our life during Lent: “each day is not just one conversion: it is many conversions."

Pastoral Letters and Messages

God's Mercy Towards the People of Israel

In his January 27 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about God's mercy as shown in the Old Covenant with the Jewish people.

From the Church and the Pope

Favors received through Encarnita's intercession

Seeking the intercession of men and women who have died with a reputation for holiness is a common practice in the Catholic Church. Examples of favors received through the intercession of Encarnita follow.

Favors

News about Encarnita Ortega's Cause

​In February 2014, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints granted the Decree of Validity for the Process and the Positio is now being drawn up.

News

Biography of Encarnita Ortega

In 1941 she attended a retreat preached by St. Josemaria Escrivá in Alaquas (Valencia) and received from God the grace of a vocation to Opus Dei.

Life and Stories

Prayer for Encarnita's Intercession

Prayer for private devotion.

Encarnita Ortega

Discovering the Church

"My husband was baptized Catholic, but had never received any of the other sacraments. None of our four children nor I had ever been baptized."

Testimonies

How did St Josemaria imagine St Joseph?

The Seven Sundays of St. Joseph is a devotion to the patron of the universal Church. On the seven Sundays preceding his feast, March 19, the faithful have traditionally contemplated seven sorrows and joys in his life. Illustrated leaflet downloadable in pdf.

Stories from His Life

New Printable Prayer Cards

New prayer cards are available in pdf format for 10 faithful of Opus Dei whose canonization process has been opened, with the prayer for private devotion and information about each one's life.

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