Diocesan Phase of Don Álvaro del Portillo’s Cause of Canonization Finishes in Rome
On next Thursday, June 26, in Rome’s Lateran Palace, Cardinal Camillo Ruini will preside over the closing session of the diocesan process on the life and virtues of the Servant of God, Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), bishop and prelate of Opus Dei.
Holy humorist
On June 26 we will celebrate the feast day of St Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. Much has been written about him, but there is a side to him that is rarely commented on though it was noticed by his contemporaries - it was his good humor.
Prelate tells young people: “Many great things depend on how you live!”
Just a month before World Youth Day begins in Australia, we offer video extracts from two recent encounters that Bishop Javier Echevarría had with young people from various countries, whom he encouraged to trust in Christ (03’10”).
I remember him every June 26th
“St Josemaría loves priests and helps them a lot. 17 years have now passed since I prayed to St Josemaría, and from then on I remember him every June 26th with great love and gratitude.” Fr Gonzalo tells his story.
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Josemaria in South East Asia
The feast of Saint Josemaria is on June 26th. It will be commemorated in different cities of Southeast Asia with Masses celebrated in his honour. Enclosed you will find the list of scheduled Masses.
Young Jewish girl asks St. Josemaria about converting
In a 1974 get-together in Chile with hundreds of people, a young Jewish girl asked St. Josemaria for his advice about becoming a Catholic (2:11).
The Fire of the First Christians
What was the reaction of the first Christians to the world in which they were immersed? We may be tempted to explain the spread of the Gospel in terms of marvels and miracles. Their faith was the "miracle" that attracted people from all classes, conditions and cultures. Their faith, and their love for Christ.
Letter from the Prelate (June 2008)
“To know, to experience, to live, to give witness: these four expressions sum up the response Christians are called to make to God’s Love.” God’s fatherly and loving heart is the central concern of the Prelate’s letter this month.
24th May: World Day of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China
24th May 2008, feast day of Our Lady Help of Christians, was proclaimed a World Day of Prayer for the Church in China as an act of solidarity and solicitude with the faithful of Asia.
Priestly Ordinations in Rome, May 24, 2008
On Saturday, May 24th, the Prelate of Opus Dei ordained 36 priests in Rome. Here are some video highlights of the ceremony (2 minutes).