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Blessed Alvaro, our Family Patron

Mary Agbu, a supernumerary of Opus Dei in Nigeria, talks about her husband and nine children and their devotion to Blessed Alvaro del Portillo.

Documentation

Dora del Hoyo, A Professional Homemaker

Dora del Hoyo Alonso, whose cause of canonization opened on June 18, 2012, dedicated her life to the work of the home. According to Dora, it was through her own family that she first learned to love caring for the home and to value working hard and well. Her example helped many to value ordinary work as a means of growing closer to God.

Life and Stories

Lost Pastport

I lost my passport with my Canadian and US Visa at the Toronto Airport. After praying to Dora, I called that night the lost and found department at the airport...

Favors

After the Ninth Prayer Card

I couldn't get through on a helpline one day, so after several attempts I prayed to Dora to help me. After the ninth prayer card I phoned again and immediately got through.

Favors

It Seemed Humanly Impossible

I am writing to report two favors which I received in the last year through the intercession of Dora. Thanks to her, I was able to find and keep the job that I love.

Favors

A Vocation to Opus Dei

In a get-together in Bogota in 1983, Blessed Alvaro spoke about the vocation to Opus Dei.

Videos

Thank you, Blessed Alvaro

Dozens of personal stories about people from all over the world who attended the events for Alvaro del Portillo's beatification in Madrid and Rome. The 28 min. video can be downloaded in mp4 format in HD or SD from http://vimeo.com/112064296.

Documentation

Download "Thank you, Blessed Alvaro" in mp4 format

The video "Thank you, Blessed Alvaro" can be easily downloaded in mp4 format in HD or SD.

Documentation

"Increase our faith, hope, and love"

In a get-together in Hong Kong in 1987, Blessed Alvaro speaks about our need for the three theological virtues, which only God can give us.

Videos

"Working for the Others"

A new documentary, in Spanish with English subtitles, about social initiatives inspired by Blessed Alvaro in Latin America.

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