Opus Dei

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.

Final podcast on the works of mercy. “The need to support one another with our prayer,” says the Prelate of Opus Dei, “has the savor of the early Church.”

"It is not a question of 'putting up with' other people but of welcoming them with humility. Let us look at others with the kind eyes with which God sees them." A new podcast on the works of mercy.

In a new podcast on the works of mercy, Bishop Javier Echevarria reflects on the delicate task of consoling the sorrowful. "Consoling others isn’t easy, since it requires a lot of tact; the soul of a person who is suffering is, so to speak, 'raw to the touch,' with a deep unease."

An article by Bishop Javier Echevarría on the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. "It was contemplation of the Eucharist that led Teresa of Calcutta to recognize Christ in those who were poor, sick or alone," the Prelate tells us.

In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on another spiritual work of mercy. "Our Lord’s Cross helps us understand that we are all in need of forgiveness: to forgive and to be forgiven."

A message from the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria, for World Youth Day in Poland

In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on one of the spiritual works of mercy. "Fraternal correction is the duty of all Christians. When someone gives us a warning for our own good, we should see it as an expression of divine mercy."

In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on two of the spiritual works of mercy.

In this month’s podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria reflects on the last corporal work of mercy. “My sons and daughters, and friends: knowing how to die is just as important as knowing how to live, and in both cases we can be helped.”