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/ The Prelate announces a Marian year in Opus Dei to give thanks to God for showing Saint Josemaría, 80 years ago, that this path towards sanctity is also meant for women. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=37037 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=37037 On Thursday, January 21, Benedict XVI received Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, in a private audience. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36964 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36964 At 14, while lying under a tree, Ivanna sensed that God was asking her for something. She relates how the example of another woman brought her closer to God. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36922 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36922 "Work in our hands, as it was in Christ’s, must be turned into prayer to God and service to mankind for the co-redemption of the whole human race." A new article in the series "Sanctifying our Work." http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=37114 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=37114 Being a priest means being the servant of all men and women. Just as Christ washed his disciples’ feet, so must the priest offer his help to others. A new video for the Year for Priests (03’16’’). http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36837 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36837 With the octave of prayer for Christian unity approaching, we offer an article on ecumenical dialogue by a well-known theologian. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=37113 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=37113 Fr. Jose Luis Soria first met St. Josemaria in 1953 and worked with him in Rome for 20 years. Fr Soria now exercises his priestly ministry in Canada. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36474 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36474 "La Veguilla" is an extensive greenhouse in Madrid that employs 150 people, most of whom are mentally handicapped. Many consider this nursery one of the best in Spain. http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36664 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36664 In a recent interview, the Prelate of Opus Dei spoke about Christmas and the family. “I want to treat others as Christ would” (Video: 2’00”). http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36590 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36590 In this short video, several young people who receive Christian formation in activities organized by Opus Dei speak about their own experiences (05'14''). http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36484 http://www.opusdei.ca/art.php?p=36484