Opus Dei

Saint Josemaría teaches that marriage is a Christian vocation to which many people are called, as shown in the video series “Take a chance on happiness.”

With the presence of Benedict XVI, Pope Francis beatified Paul VI, who held fast "with farsightedness and wisdom – and at times alone – to the helm of the barque of Peter, while never losing his joy and his trust in the Lord."

For the beatification of Paul VI, the Prelate of Opus Dei has issued a brief statement.

The miracle that opened the way to his beatification was the cure of a Florida mother's child still in the womb. Saint Josemaria described him as a person "who loves so much, who is so concerned for the humblest."

It was around mid-July 2014 when I was at the lowest ebb of my life.

I have been praying through blessed bishop Alvaro. He has done so many favors for me and my family.

Favors received through Blessed Alvaro's intercession

I was introduced to Blessed Alvaro del Portillo by a colleague and friend.

Pope Francis will beatify Paul VI on Sunday October 19. On November 21, 1965, Paul VI officially opened Centro ELIS, a social initiative located in one of Rome's poorest districts. In his address Paul VI said that education and training were the most important way of improving the lives of young unemployed people from poor families.

My wife and I have one child, a boy who is now 9 years old. For a long time we've been looking for another baby without success.