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.

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Ezinne Ukagwu is the director of the Iroto Rural Development Centre. In a brief encounter she speaks about Iroto, their work there, what motivates them and the constant joy they derive from their work of service. She is an Accountant by training.

The Prelate recently addressed an International Symposium on Ethics, Business and Society at the IESE business school in Barcelona. He spoke about the need for Christian humanism in Business.

Pope Benedict XVI has begun his pastoral trip to Australia, for World Youth Day. In his preparatory message he said, “How great a need our world has for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit!” With a link to photos of the Pope's stay at Kenthurst Study Center.

Iroto and Abidagba, projects of the Women’s Board - Educational Cooperation Society, a not-for-profit, private organization, are located at Iloti (Ogun State) between Epe and Ijebu-Ode. Since its inception they have carried out numerous programmes and services for the benefit of the local communities.

"Lord, what do you want me to do?" The Prelate invites us to make these words of St. Paul our own, with a readiness to always do God's will.

Forty years ago St. Josemaria celebrated Holy Mass in Pamplona before a large crowd and gave the homily known as "Passionately Loving the World." Professor Antonio Aranda reflects on its significance.

From June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009, the Church is celebrating a jubilee year dedicated to Saint Paul, for the two-thousandth anniversary of his birth. The Opus Dei website will offer a series of videos about the Apostle to the Gentiles.

OTHER NEWS

Cardinal Ruini says Don Álvaro is "an example of sanctity in ordinary life"

Masses of Saint Josemaría Escrivá in Nigeria (2008)

An “Administration” in Opus Dei: What's That?

The Fire of the First Christians

Teacher of Teachers

36 New Priests for the Prelature of Opus Dei

"You’re in great form Granny"

The Pope's Message to the U.S.

Recent Testimonies of British Opus Dei Members

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