Memories of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Nicola Waite, a member of Opus Dei's Central Advisory in Rome, shares some memories of her time working with Bishop Javier Echevarria. "You could see as he talked that he was in constant conversation with God – you felt like he was talking to God, and encouraged you to do the same. And as somebody who was new to this whole world of the Catholic faith, that was very attractive. It was something that I felt...I want that!"
Saxum Multimedia Facility
A brief video showing some of the features of the soon-to-open Saxum Visitor Center in the Holy Land.
In Memory of Bishop Javier Echevarría
A selection of messages of condolence received since the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría on December 12, with a 20-minute video summary of the Mass celebrated for the repose of his soul on December 15 in Rome.
"Just Start. Ways to help people"
The eleven videos in this series on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, offered each month during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, can now be accessed on a single page.
"Where there is a mother, there is tenderness"
"By her motherhood, Mary shows us that humility and tenderness are not virtues of the weak but of the strong." Homily of Pope Francis for the solemnity of Mary, Most Holy Mother of God.
From Aleppo to Québec: An interview with Jad
A few months ago we introduced you to Jad, a student from Aleppo who received a scholarship from the Haratan Foundation to study in Quebec City and who lives in Boisgomin, a student residence supported by the Foundation. In this interview he talks about how he is adapting to his new country and his first Christmas in Canada.
Homily of Pope Francis at Midnight Mass
"There is a straight line between the manger and the Cross where Jesus will become 'bread that is broken.' It is the straight line of love that gives and saves."
"Trusting in the Holy Spirit's guidance"
An interview with Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz about the upcoming Congress that will elect a new Prelate of Opus Dei.
Election of New Prelate
The elective Congress to elect the new Prelate of Opus Dei will be held in Rome, starting on January 23. This website will offer updated information about the various phases of the Congress.
Blessed Alvaro Relic in Vancouver Parish
On Saturday, December 3 Fr. Bruce-John Hamilton inaugurated a relic area dedicated to Blessed Alvaro del Portillo at his parish of Corpus Christi, one of the largest in the Vancouver Archdiocese.