On September 14, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI unveiled and blessed the statue of St. Josemaria Escriva in St. Peter’s Basilica. Two decades later, the statue continues to stand as a powerful witness to the founder of Opus Dei’s message and mission in the life of the Church.

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In 1950, a handful of brave and apostolic Catholic women started the first women's center of Opus Dei in the United States.

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On December 6, 1934, amidst mounting financial challenges in the early days of Opus Dei, St. Josemaria Escriva officially named St. Nicholas of Bari as the intercessor for the organization’s economic needs. This act of faith marked the beginning of a deep and enduring devotion to the saint, whose intercession would guide St. Josemaria through many hardships.

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A monthly Day of Recollection is a time set aside specifically for a Christian to seriously go deeper into his or her relationship with God.

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As a young boy, St. Josemaria Escriva learned a prayer for spiritual communion that he cherished and shared with others during his lifetime.

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Celebrations are underway around the world in honor of St. Josemaria’s Feast Day (June 26th)!  If you would like to share photos and stories of your local celebration please forward them to: info@stjosemaria.org. Following are a note and photos from this year’s celebration in Dubai: Sharing with you some photos of our Feast Day Mass […]

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Did St Josemaria ever get tired of serving God? How did he react to his failures? And to difficulties?

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For the past several years, Jackie Alcantara has been in touch with the St. Josemaria Institute informing us about the efforts to celebrate and promote St. Josemaria’s Feast Day (June 26th) in Dubai, UAE. This year, Jackie sent us an update that we are happy to share with you: Thank you so much for posting […]

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St Josemaria Escriva had a strong desire to help all married couples, and those preparing for marriage, to find meaning and encouragement in their vocation through a commitment to daily prayer and friendship with God. Friends of the St. Josemaria Institute, Dan and Annie Anderson, were recently married, and shared with us that in preparation […]

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