Isidoro Zorzano Declared Venerable
Yesterday afternoon the Holy Father Pope Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate decrees concerning 8 causes of canonization. Among these was a decree declaring the heroic virtues of Isidoro Zorzano (1902 – 1943), an engineer who joined Opus Dei in 1930.
Chronology of Isidoro Zorzano's Cause of Canonization
The following is a chronology of the principal steps in the cause of canonization of Isidoro Zorzano.
Interview with Postulator for Isidoro Zorzano
Msgr. Jose Luis Gutierrez Gomez, Postulator for Isidoro Zorzano's Cause of Canonization, answers some questions in view of the recent Decree of the Holy See confirming his heroic practice of the virtues.
Unexpected groceries
"At one point we had no food on the table and the electricity was cut off, and we’ve had to use candles."
Paying for an operation
"I entrusted the matter to Isidoro Zorzano’s intercession with a lot of faith because his holy life edified me."
News about the Cause of Isidoro Zorzano
The informative process on Isidoro Zorzano took place in Madrid between 1948 and 1961. In total 71 witnesses testified, including St. Josemaría Escrivá.
"In The Footprints Of Our Faith"
The printed paperback edition is now available for purchase of these 25 articles with religious, historical, and archaeological information about important sites in the Holy Land. A free ebook can be downloaded at the website of the Saxum International Foundation.
Reflections on the Christmas Crèche
In an introduction to a book with photos from a 2015 exposition, Bishop Javier Echevarría reflected on the history and significance of setting up Nativity scenes at Christmas.
500 Voices Greet Pope Francis for 80th Birthday
A recording of 500 students and parents singing in the Cathedral of Pamplona (Navarra) was sent to Pope Francis as a gift for his 80th birthday on Saturday, December 17.