Suffering and Sickness
In a get-together in southern Spain in 1993, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo speaks abut the meaning of suffering and illness, which are a true "vocation to the Cross."
Confession
Bishop Alvaro speaks about the importance of the sacrament of Confession in Christian life, during a 1993 get-together in southern Spain.
"Recover sense of the sacred at Mass"
In his February 10 morning Mass, Pope Francis urged those present to realize that at Mass they enter into "the mystery of God . . . It is to really live once more the Passion and the redeeming Death of the Lord. It is a theophany."
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.
Opus Dei prelate to be beatified
Excerpt from Josephine Darang's column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer: Opus Dei members from all over the world are expected to gather in Madrid, Spain, on Sept. 27 for the beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo.
Letter from the Prelate (February 2014)
The Prelate points to Don Alvaro's love for the Holy Cross, in the context of a new anniversary of the 14th of February.
Pope OKs beatification of bishop who backed Phl projects
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo inspired Filipino Catholics to continue running educational and training institutions that prepare the youth who are unable to afford college education for the workforce.
"Saxum": Remembering Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
A 30 min. documentary on the life of Alvaro del Portillo, whom Saint Josemaria called "Saxum," Rock, because of his great faithfulness.
"We should ask Alvaro del Portillo to make us humble"
In this Rome Reports video, Bishop Javier Echevarría speaks about working alongside Alvaro del Portillo for over 40 years, and the virtues we can learn from his life of self-giving.
From Helsinki to Rome
Anna Riina, a 25 year old Finnish girl, converted to Catholicism three and a half years ago. Now she is studying theology at the University of the Holy Cross in Rome.