Biography of Bishop Alvaro
In 1975, Alvaro del Portillo succeeded St. Josemaría Escrivá as head of Opus Dei, carrying on his work with fidelity and dedication.
Letter from the Prelate (March 2014)
The Prelate focuses on the virtues of fidelity and loyalty, in the context of the centennial of Alvaro del Portillo's birth.
St. Josemaria: The Meaning of Faith
St. Josemaria spoke about the mysteries and meaning of our faith in a get-together held in Santiago, Chile, on July 7, 1974.
The Family's Educational Mission (II)
The second part of an article on the parents' role in fostering a love for the true good in their children.
Educating in Friendship
"Imposing things by force, in an authoritarian manner, is not the right way to teach. The ideal attitude of parents lies more in becoming their children’s friends."
Educating in Freedom
"The task of raising children comes down to getting them to 'want' to do what is good, providing them with the intellectual and moral resources so that each one be able to do what is good from his or her own conviction."
Work and Contemplation (II)
The second part of an article on how to turn our work and daily activities into contemplative prayer, following the teachings of St. Josemaría.
Guiding the Heart
"Guiding children’s emotions means helping bring it about that what they like coincides with their true good." A new article in the series on the family.
Temperance and Self-mastery (I)
"Have the courage to teach children austerity. If not, you won’t accomplish anything," St. Josemaria insisted. A new article in the series on the family, of which 5 are now available in English.
The Family's Educational Mission (I)
The self-sacrificing love of the parents generates in the family an atmosphere that facilitates their mission of leading their children to live the human and Christian virtues.