May 17, 1992: Beatification of Josemaria Escriva
On May 17, 1992, John Paul II beatified Josemaria Escriva. A 3-minute video with highlights from that day.
Beatification will be in Valdebebas Park, northeast of Madrid
Valdebebas, a new urban development site near the Spanish capital, will host the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo in September. The website www.alvaro14.org has details about the program, transport, etc.
Statements about Alvaro del Portillo
During the conference held in Rome March 12-14 for the centennial of Alvaro del Portillo, a number of people testified to his influence on their own life and on the life of the Church.
Praying with Alvaro del Portillo
For Alvaro del Portillo’s centennial year and his upcoming beatification on September 27, texts of his related to the liturgical seasons and important feasts will be offered here. The first is entitled “Lent and apostolate.”
Work is a way to holiness
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo explains how work helps us to be Christians at all times, not just on the weekends.