A mining engineer with doctorates in the natural sciences and in theology, and one of the first three priests in Opus Dei, he assisted the Founder in spreading its apostolic work throughout Europe, with a great joy and spirit of sacrifice.
"Before going to bed, I intensified my prayers to José María. I remember shouting somewhat desperately, 'The boat! The boat!' as I finished. Hours later, in the middle of the night, my son-in-law's cell phone started ringing...
Some of the many favors that have been received by those who have gone to the intercession of Fr. Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica
One of the first three priests in Opus Dei, his cause of canonization is now underway. In this brief video, St. Josemaria speaks about visiting him in the hospital shortly before his death in 1972.
After receiving the required testimonies and documents on his fame of sanctity and favors attributed to his intercession, the Cardinal of Madrid named a commission to carry out the diocesan Process on his life and virtues.
Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica was born in Madrid on November 17, 1913, and died in Barcelona on December 7, 1972.
