Opus Dei

The Prelate is making very good progress in recovering from the surgery on his spinal column that took place on November 10 at the University of Navarra Hospital in Pamplona, Spain.

The surgery on his spinal column, which lasted almost five hours, took place at the University of Navarra Hospital in Pamplona, Spain.

The Prelate writes about the holy souls in purgatory and the last things: “Because of Christ, Christian death has a positive meaning."

The Prelate reflects on the close tie between the Cross and joy, and asks us to intensify our prayer for the family and the upcoming Synod.

On August 15, during his pastoral visit to Colombia, Bishop Javier Echevarria spoke about love for our Lady in the example of Saint Josemaria.

Bishop Javier Echevarría has made a brief pastoral visit to the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Colombia.

In the context of the Marian year for the family in Opus Dei, the Prelate reflects on the central role of the parents in guiding their children's affective life.

In Burgos on July 1, the Prelate passed on this request from Pope Francis, asking everyone to pray for the upcoming trip to South America.

The Prelate this month continues his reflections on the family. "The earthly journey of Saint Josemaría is filled with his loving teaching that we need to spread constantly the holy atmosphere of the home at Nazareth."

Bishop Javier Echevarría advises that we "have recourse to prayer, to mend even the smallest fissure among the members in our family."