Opus Dei

Words of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, following the beatification of Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri (Madrid,18 May 2019)

Groups from all over the world can be seen on the streets of Madrid, visiting places connected with Guadalupe's life, praying before her mortal remains at the Royal Oratory of the Knight of Grace, or visiting an exhibition about her at the Tajamar School.

The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, went on Friday to the Royal Oratory of Caballero de Gracia, located on the Gran Via in Madrid, to pray before the mortal remains of the one who tomorrow will be Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri.

New videos in English make it easy to follow in the footsteps of the new blessed and discover the story of her life. Guadalupe Ortiz will be beatified on May 18, 2019, in Madrid, Spain.

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz responds to some questions about the future Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri in the days leading up to her beatification.

Schedule, directions to Vistalegre, things to bring, downloads and other helpful information for those traveling to Madrid for the beatification of Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri.

"I want to thank God and Guadalupe for showing me that miracles not only happen to other people, but can also happen to me."

Guadalupe did not have much experience to lean on at a time where women were just beginning to embark on new adventures professionally. In this context, Guadalupe undertook the task of directing Zurbarán, the first women’s university residence of Opus Dei in the world. Guadalupe did not exactly know what she was doing, but she rolled up her sleeves and got down to work.

"The adventure of holiness begins with a yes to God" (John Paul II). Sometimes life surprises us in unimaginable ways. This certainly happened to Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri. An unexpected turn of events allowed her to meet Saint Josemaría Escriva in 1944, marking a turning point in her life. God changed her plans and invited her to collaborate in a project that would occupy her heart, mind and soul for the rest of her life.

A constant throughout Guadalupe's life was her passion for chemistry and scientific research. At the time she began her chemistry studies in 1933, there were very few women in universities, and almost none in the sciences. Starting in 1944, although her commitment to Opus Dei would lead her to dedicate a lot of her time and talents to imparting Christian formation, she never stopped researching chemistry and studying with scientific curiosity.