Letter from the Prelate (August 2016)
The Prelate writes about Mary's Assumption and Queenship, and reflects on a spiritual work of mercy: "bearing wrongs patiently."
Prelate to young people: open the doors to mercy
A message from the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria, for World Youth Day in Poland
Letter from the Prelate (July 2016)
"The identity card of the Christian is joy," the Prelate tells us, echoing Pope Francis. And he urges us to put into practice the spiritual work of mercy of "comforting the sorrowful."
Audio of Prelate: Correcting those who err
In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on one of the spiritual works of mercy. "Fraternal correction is the duty of all Christians. When someone gives us a warning for our own good, we should see it as an expression of divine mercy."
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 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.
Letter from the Prelate (May 2016)
"The Marian month par excellence has just begun, when we try to put devotion to our Lady at the center of each day."
Audio of Prelate: Burying the Dead
In this month’s podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria reflects on the last corporal work of mercy. “My sons and daughters, and friends: knowing how to die is just as important as knowing how to live, and in both cases we can be helped.”
Letter from the Prelate (April 2016)
"Forgiving offenses is, in a certain sense, the most divine thing we can do," the Prelate tells us, stressing the mercy God has shown in redeeming us.
Audio of Prelate: Sheltering the Homeless
A new audio from the Prelate in the monthly series on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.