Letter from the Prelate (June 2016)
"Saint Josemaría always taught us that one of the 'dominant passions' that has to guide our conduct is that of spreading Christ’s teachings," the Prelate reminds us in his letter this month.
Audio of the Prelate: "instructing the ignorant" and "offering good advice to the one who needs it."
In this 11-minute podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria reflects on two of the spiritual works of mercy: "instructing the ignorant" and "offering good advice to the one who needs it."
2nd Joyful Mystery: The Visitation
On May 31 the Church celebrates the feast of the Visitation of our Lady. "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And how have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Luke 1:42)
St Josemaria Escriva in Argentina
On June 7, 1974, the founder of Opus Dei, Msgr Josemaria Escriva, arrived in Argentina, wishing to carry out an intense catechetical apostolate. During his stay in Argentina he had many encounters with people in Opus Dei, families and friends. In these gatherings he talked about the great themes that move the world: God and men, life and death, suffering and joy, love and the fight against sin.
Fr. Joseph Muzquiz: "He works fast"
An interview with the postulator for Fr. Joseph Muzquiz' cause of canonization. Fr. Dave Cavanagh testifies to a growing and widespread devotion to Fr. Joseph's very effective intercession, and the granting of many favors, especially to young people.
Not What You Expected: Dora del Hoyo
A brief video about Dora del Hoyo, whose process of canonization was opened on June 18, 2012. The video focuses on the virtues required for Dora's work as a homemaker, which she sanctified by putting love into the small details.
Audio of Prelate: “Instructing the ignorant” and “offering good advice”
In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on two of the spiritual works of mercy.
Searching for a permanent job
I was recommended to a good job which I did not even apply for.
Life of Montse Grases
A documentary about the life of Montse Grases, recently declared "venerable" by Pope Francis, who found in Opus Dei a path to make a gift to God of her joy, her youth, and the cancer that she bore with heroic example.