Ordination homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei
On May 31, Bishop Echevarría ordained 26 faithful of Opus Dei to the priesthood at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome. His homily at the Ordination Mass follows.
The Pope: Witness to Love
“The life and words of the Pope display a deep consistency that can be summarized in one phrase: John Paul II is a credible witness to Love.” An article by Bishop Javier Echevarría published in the Barcelona newspaper “La Vanguardia” on the occasion of the Pope’s fifth trip to Spain.
Peace is born in the hearts of men and women
Lenten pastoral letter of Bishop Javier Echevarría to the members and cooperators of Opus Dei.
“Violence is never suitable, neither to conquer nor to convince”
Interview with Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei: “Peace in communities and between peoples can come about only from peace in consciences.”
Patrimony for the entire Church
An interview with Bishop Javier Echevarría three months after the canonization of St. Josemaría.
Advent: a time of fervent hope
A homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría about the Advent season, delivered in the church of St. Josemaría in Rome on November 30, during a Mass in which several faithful of the prelature of Opus Dei were ordained as deacons.
January 2002 La Repubblica Interview
Bishop Echevarria answers candid questions about Blessed Josemaria, Opus Dei, and the Church in the Third Millenium.
January 2002 El Pais Interview
"The true measure of Opus Dei’s state of affairs is whether each member is faithful to Jesus Christ." In an interview, the Prelate answers questions about the Centennial of the Founder’s birth, peace in the world, and the Holy Father.
June 26 in Rome
On June 26, the liturgical feast of Blessed Josemaria, Bishop Javier Echevarria celebrated a Mass in his honor in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Valle Giulia. Around fifteen hundred people attended the ceremony.