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.ca/ http://www.opusdei.org/img/opusdeirss.gif http://www.opusdei.ca/ 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.ca/art.php?p=39871 http://www.opusdei.ca/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.ca/art.php?p=39837 http://www.opusdei.ca/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.ca/art.php?p=39569 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39569 Selected texts on the culminating moment in mankind's history: the Incarnation of the Son of God. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39607 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39607 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.ca/art.php?p=39604 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39604 After studying law at the University of Ottawa, Fr. Julio worked as a lawyer in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 8th in Rome. Following is part one of an interview with Fr. Julio. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39492 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39492 Fr. Julio moved to Rome in 2007 to prepare for the priesthood and do a masters in Canon Law. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 8th in Rome. Following is part two of an interview with Fr. Julio. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39512 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39512 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.ca/art.php?p=39434 http://www.opusdei.ca/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.ca/art.php?p=39372 http://www.opusdei.ca/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.ca/art.php?p=39269 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=39269