Number of articles: 316

Letter from the Prelate (March 2008)

With Holy Week drawing close, the Prelate invites us to redouble our efforts to grow in love for God and neighbor, like runners when they see the finish line.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Letter from the Prelate (February 2008)

In his February pastoral letter, the Prelate encourages us to approach Lent with optimism and desires for conversion, in order to share in God’s joy.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Letter from the Prelate (January 2008)

In his monthly letter, Bishop Javier Echevarría reminds us that, while always respecting everyone’s freedom, we Christians have to transmit our faith by our example and word.

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Letter from the Prelate (December 2007)

God comes to save us. With that hope, Bishop Echevarría suggests we prepare our hearts during Advent so that Jesus will be pleased to dwell there.

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Letter from the Prelate (November 2007)

The Prelate calls us to use the liturgical feasts in November to renew our Christian life. These feasts "can help us keep our spiritual life in step with the rhythm marked out by the Church.” He also considers the 25th anniversary of the personal Prelature on November 28.

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Letter from the Prelate (October 2007)

“Make it a habit to raise your heart to God, in acts of thanksgiving, many times a day,” the Prelate of Opus Dei suggests in his October letter, echoing words of St. Josemaría.

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Letter from the Prelate (September 2007)

The Prelate stresses the importance of living in close union with Jesus Christ. The norms of Christian piety practiced by persons close to Opus Dei help them to share in our Lord’s Cross.

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Letter of the Prelate (August 2007)

Letter of Bishop Javier Echevarría to the faithful of Opus Dei. In this month’s letter he reminds them that all Catholics ought to help their friends and relatives discover the faith. Quoting Pope Bendict XVI, he stresses that to do apostolate “is truly a service to joy, to God’s joy which longs to break into the world.” (Homily, April 24, 2005)

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Letter of the Prelate (July 2007)

Letter of Bishop Javier Echevarría to the faithful of Opus Dei. This month’s letter urges the faithful to consider the ordinary but exemplary life of the first Christians.

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Letter of the Prelate (June 2007)

Letter of Bishop Javier Echevarria to the faithful of Opus Dei. This month’s letter touches on the mysteries of the Trinity and the Eucharist.

Pastoral Letters and Messages