1928-1930: The birth of Opus Dei: social, economic and political background in Spain

Father Josemaria Escriva, born in Barbastro, north-east Spain, in 1902, was ordained a priest in Saragossa in 1925. In mid-April 1927 he moved to the capital, Madrid, to study for a doctorate in law while working as assistant priest at the church of St Michael. [...]
Tags: Founding of Opus Dei, Spanish Civil War, History, Madrid, Isidoro Zorzano, Women of Opus Dei, Opus Dei name, Opus Dei's foundational charisma

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The founding of Opus Dei

Tuesday, October 2, 1928, feast of the Guardian Angels, was the second day of a week-long retreat for diocesan priests being given in the house of the Vincentian Fathers in the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. The six priests attending the retreat had celebrated Mass, breakfasted, [...]
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Let each wayfarer follow his way

My vocation was like falling in love. Liliana Iavicoli, from Argentina, tells how the discovery of her vocation brought new light into her life.
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St. Josemaría´s life

St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902, the second of six children of Jose and Dolores Escriva. Growing up in a devout family and attending Catholic schools, he learned the basic truths of the faith and practices such [...]
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New EWTN Series on St. Josemaría and Opus Dei

Beginning Sunday, August 30, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will broadcast a 13-part series about Opus Dei and its founder, Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Each segment will consist of a half-hour interview. One segment will be broadcast each week and will be shown in the United States [...]
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Life of St Josemaria Escriva

The first years, family, vocation and the founding of Opus Dei
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How Opus Dei came into being

St Josemaria recalls the dates of Opus Dei’s founding: October 2 1928, February 14 1930, and February 14 1943.
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What is Opus Dei?

God inspired Opus Dei in St Josemaria’s heart on October 2 1928. In several short extracts from filmed gatherings, St Josemaria explains what Opus Dei is.
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Picture of St Josemaria in Vilnius (Lithuania)

A solemn Mass was celebrated in Vilnius on October 6, 2008 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei. The Mass was offered by Cardinal Audrys Juozas Bačkis, Archbishop of Vilnius, in the Church of All Saints in the Lithuanian capital. Before the [...]
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New discoveries on Opus Dei founding

Historical Journal Studia et Documenta: Issue 3 just published. Historians and readers interested in the history of Opus Dei and its founder will find much to occupy their studies in Issue 3 (2009) of the journal Studia et Documenta, published March 2009. The majority of the [...]
Tags: February 14, October 2, 1928, Study, Founding of Opus Dei, History