Opus Dei

Favors attributed to the intercession of Don Alvaro.

Strathmore University has been chosen as the first venue for the Exhibition A Saint in figures; that, from 30th will tour the East Africa geography. The Association Memoria de Alvaro del Portillo -organizers of the Beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo- seeks to highlight the work carried out during his lifetime.

Bishop Anthony Muheria (Kitui, Kenya ) participated in the Study Conference in the Centennial of Msgr. Álvaro del Portillo, Vir fidelis multum laudabitur, Rome from March 12th to 14th, 2014. Here is his presentation.

It all started in the 80's when my wife and I began to feel the urge to be a bit more serious in our faith. By then we had four children. We attended Sunday Mass but we did not partake of the sacraments.

An article by the Prelate of Opus Dei published in "Palabra." "The ceremony on the upcoming 27th of September reminds us once again of the universal calling to holiness, preached untiringly by Saint Josemaria Escriva and reaffirmed forcefully by Vatican II."

"Parents need to communicate the value of the human body, and how to treat it with respect, avoiding anything that could contribute to viewing it as merely an object of pleasure or curiosity." A new article in the series on the family.

Being faithful to a person, a love, a vocation is a path that requires both human loyalty and reliance on God's grace.

In 1975, soon after being elected Prelate, Msgr. Alvaro del Portillo asked us to “increase our veneration and affection” for the Holy Father, and to work “untiringly in union with all the bishops who are in full communion with the Holy See.”

A brief biography of his life, texts and hymns for the ceremony on September 27 in Madrid, transport information and maps of Madrid, GPS-marked sites related to his life, are some of the features of this new free App available in English.

Giovanna Costarelli met Dora in 1973 and remained in contact with her for more than 20 years. She describes Dora as a woman with a jovial spirit, a happy person. She also talks about how Dora put into practice the teachings of St. Josemaria, the founder of Opus Dei.