In a blizzard
My parents pray for me and my family daily. They are the parents of 7 and grandparents of 32 and great grandparents of 7. They received the prayer card of Don Alvaro from a dear friend.
Two beating hearts
My husband and I have been married almost 6 years. We married fairly young: he was 23 and I was 25. Our greatest desire was to start a family.
Trapped in London
A few months ago I was trapped in London. A cloud of volcanic ash caused the cancellation of all flights in Europe.
Alvaro del Portillo daily in Facebook, Twitter and Smartphone app
Netizens can now receive daily posts on Alvaro del Portillo’s life story and his pastoral messages through Twitter and Facebook. A smartphone app is also available.
eBook: “Summaries of Catholic Teaching”
This free eBook offers in several formats brief summaries of the teaching of the Catholic Church on key points of faith and morals, prepared by professors at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.
Prelate's Visit to the Holy Land
The Terra Santa News Service has a six minute segment "Waiting for Saxum" on Bishop Javier Echevarría's recent visit to Israel and the future Saxum Center.
New Documentary Film about Fr. Joseph Muzquiz
A new biographical documentary about Father Joseph Muzquiz, whose cause of canonization was opened in Boston in 2011, is available through Scepter Publishers and Ignatius Press.
Saxum, a Conference Center in the Holy Land
Inspired by St. Josemaria and Venerable Alvaro del Portillo, Saxum Conference Center will help pilgrims to the Holy Land draw closer to the life of Christ on earth.
Letter from the Prelate (January 2014)
The Prelate asks us to make a special effort to live fraternity with all men and women, created in the image and likeness of God, and redeemed by Christ.
Blueprint for a Happy Marriage
Three Australians share their memories of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's fatherly warmth and the encouragement he gave to married couples.