Opus Dei

A new anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei and Pope Francis' call to assist those who have been forced to flee their homeland are the central topics of this month's letter.

The Prelate reflects on the close tie between the Cross and joy, and asks us to intensify our prayer for the family and the upcoming Synod.

In the context of the Marian year for the family in Opus Dei, the Prelate reflects on the central role of the parents in guiding their children's affective life.

The Prelate reminds us that the first responsibility for educating children in the faith always lies with the parents and asks for our redoubled prayer for the upcoming Synod on the Family.

The Prelate this month continues his reflections on the family. "The earthly journey of Saint Josemaría is filled with his loving teaching that we need to spread constantly the holy atmosphere of the home at Nazareth."

Bishop Javier Echevarría advises that we "have recourse to prayer, to mend even the smallest fissure among the members in our family."

Bishop Javier Echevarria has just sent a letter to his sons and daughters in Kenya through the Regional Vicar with occasion of the terrorist attack in Garissa University College. He encourages us "to forgive and to pray for those who commit such atrocities".

The Prelate stresses the irreplaceable role of parents in the upbringing of children, in the context of the Marian year for the family.

Lent is "a time especially propitious for imitating Christ by our generous dedication to the members of his Mystical Body," the Prelate tells us in his letter this month.

The Prelate points to the important role of women in the Church and the world, and urges us to strive "to create a family environment around us."