"Grace that changes your life"
Matilde, who is studying at the university in Paris, talks about how each confession is for her a way to grow in her love for God.
Francis in Lampedusa: “Cain, where is your brother?”
On July 8, the Pope visited the island of Lampedusa and celebrated Mass for the immigrants being held there. With video and homily from the Mass.
John Paul II and Alvaro del Portillo
A brief video about the friendship between John Paul II and Bishop Alvaro del Portillo.
Biography of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
Biographical video about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo (1914-1994) and other information on the first successor to Saint Josemaría at the head of Opus Dei.
John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized; Alvaro del Portillo to be beatified
This morning Pope Francis signed decrees approving miracles obtained through the intercession of Blessed John Paul II and Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, first successor of Saint Josemaría as the head of Opus Dei, and approved the canonization of Blessed John XXIII.
Miracle through Bishop Alvaro's intercession: recovery of Jose Ignacio
The Holy See has attributed to the intercession of Bishop Alvaro the recovery of the newborn Jose Ignacio Ureta Wilson after a cardiac arrest lasting longer than half an hour. 8 min video.
Bishop Echevarría: “A happy coincidence”
Statement of Bishop Javier Echevarría concerning the approval of miracles attributed to the intercession of John Paul II and Alvaro del Portillo, and the Pope’s decision to canonize John XXIII.
Holiness in ordinary life
Saint Josemaría teaches that marriage is a way to holiness through ordinary life, as shown in a new DVD “Take a chance on happiness.”
Letter from the Prelate (July 2013)
"I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church." The Prelate stresses the supernatural foundation of the Church in his letter this month.
Prelate's June 26 Homily
The feast of Saint Josemaría was celebrated in Rome in the Basilica of Sant’Eugenio, among other churches. Bishop Javier Echevarría in his homily focused on the topic of faith, in this Year of Faith. With photos from the ceremony.