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."

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."

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

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

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

Favors received through Blessed Alvaro's intercession

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

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.

"I still have a very vivid memory of the visit of Pope Paul VI to the Centro ELIS on its opening day," said Alvaro del Portillo. "The Pope stayed well beyond the time planned for the visit, he celebrated Mass, and attentively visited the various parts of the Centro."