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.org.ng/ http://www.opusdei.org/img/opusdeirss.gif http://www.opusdei.org.ng/ Born in China, Neil Guo has recently been granted an engineering degree in Montreal. When he was a student at McGill University, he became friends with a member of Opus Dei and discovered new horizons that have led him to become a Catholic. http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=31312 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=31312 VIDEO: a contractor talks about finding his vocation to be a supernumerary, Opus Dei's influence on his children, and his concerns about Opus Dei. http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=16036 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=16036 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.org.ng/art.php?p=36837 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36837 Those who care for the sick have an opportunity to live charity and to exercise patience. http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=29522 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=29522 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.org.ng/art.php?p=37037 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/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.org.ng/art.php?p=36964 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/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.org.ng/art.php?p=36922 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/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.org.ng/art.php?p=36851 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36851 With the octave of prayer for Christian unity approaching, we offer an article on ecumenical dialogue by a well-known theologian. http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36723 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36723 "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.org.ng/art.php?p=36664 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/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.org.ng/art.php?p=36590 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/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.org.ng/art.php?p=36484 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36484 Liliane, a young woman from Cameroon now living in Paris, talks about the challenges her country faces and her life in Opus Dei. http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36219 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36219 Several young people who receive Christian formation in activities organized by Opus Dei speak about their own experiences (05'14''). http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36481 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36481 On November 28, 1982, John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature. In this video he encourages its faithful—laity and priests—to continue their mission without fear (Vídeo: 2’20’’). http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36258 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36258 The Pope recently met with 260 artists from all over the world and urged them to transmit the "authentic beauty that unlocks the yearning of the human heart." http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36230 http://www.opusdei.org.ng/art.php?p=36230