Many Great Things Depend upon Young People
COLOGNE. Text of an interview with Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, granted to ZENIT, on August 24, 2005, regarding the recent World Youth Day.
Bishop Echevarría on World Youth Day
Bishop Echevarría spoke about the meaning of World Youth Day on Aug. 13, just before leaving for Cologne.
Bishop Echevarría's Golden Anniversary as a Priest
On August 7, the Opus Dei Prelate observed the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination. He was ordained in Madrid with other members of Opus Dei in 1955. The anniversary is to be publicly celebrated in September. The following passages are taken from Bishop Echevarría's book, "Para Servir a la Iglesia"
The most important "business": the children
An article written by the Prelate on the 30th anniversary of St. Josemaría's death.
Ordination homily of the Prelate of Opus Dei
"Be instruments of unity.... Bring many souls closer to God." The homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría at the ordination of 42 new priests in Rome on May 21, 2005.
Statement of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the Election of the New Pope
"Today is a moment of great joy" declared Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, when learning of the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Letter of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the occasion of the Conclave
A letter sent by Bishop Javier Echevarría to the members of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, the faithful of the Prelature of Opus Dei, cooperators and friends.
Let us give thanks to God for such a good and faithful servant
Letter of bishop Echevarría to the faithful of the Prelature and cooperators of Opus Dei.
A Time to Pray
A declaration of Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, on learning of the death of John Paul II.
We accompany the Pope with prayer and affection
"I pray for his Holiness, for all that he bears in his soul. And I ask God to accompany him, to fill him with his light, and to flood him even more with serenity." Declaration of Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, April 1, 2005.