Everyone can be a contemplative

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, the Prelate of Opus Dei, released a pastoral letter stating that all people, including those in various professions like pilots or cooks, are called to be contemplative. The 6,000-word letter, available as a podcast and download, explains how lay people can maintain a constant dialogue with God through daily activities such as work, family care, social relationships, and rest.

Fr. Iñigo Echevarría-Martinez, the regional vicar in Australia and New Zealand, said the letter is intended for members of Opus Dei and anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life. He noted the document serves as preparation for the centenary of Opus Dei in 2028.

The letter follows an Angelus address from June in which Pope Leo XIV told listeners that contemplation is not an exclusive experience for monks, hermits, or saints. The Pope encouraged people to find quiet moments of silence before God amidst their daily commitments.