Letter from the Prelate (September 2016)
The Prelate focuses on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, and reminds us that accompanying the sick and elderly in their suffering is a work of mercy very pleasing to God.
"Mother Teresa saw in humanity a family"
An article by Bishop Javier Echevarría on the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. "It was contemplation of the Eucharist that led Teresa of Calcutta to recognize Christ in those who were poor, sick or alone," the Prelate tells us.
Audio of Prelate: Forgiving offenses
In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on another spiritual work of mercy. "Our Lord’s Cross helps us understand that we are all in need of forgiveness: to forgive and to be forgiven."
Letter from the Prelate (August 2016)
The Prelate writes about Mary's Assumption and Queenship, and reflects on a spiritual work of mercy: "bearing wrongs patiently."
Prelate to young people: open the doors to mercy
A message from the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria, for World Youth Day in Poland
Letter from the Prelate (July 2016)
"The identity card of the Christian is joy," the Prelate tells us, echoing Pope Francis. And he urges us to put into practice the spiritual work of mercy of "comforting the sorrowful."
Audio of Prelate: Correcting those who err
In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on one of the spiritual works of mercy. "Fraternal correction is the duty of all Christians. When someone gives us a warning for our own good, we should see it as an expression of divine mercy."
Letter from the Prelate (June 2016)
"Saint Josemaría always taught us that one of the 'dominant passions' that has to guide our conduct is that of spreading Christ’s teachings," the Prelate reminds us in his letter this month.
Audio of Prelate: “Instructing the ignorant” and “offering good advice”
In this month's podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria offers reflections on two of the spiritual works of mercy.
Letter from the Prelate (May 2016)
"The Marian month par excellence has just begun, when we try to put devotion to our Lady at the center of each day."