Opus Dei

On October 4, Pope Francis presided over a prayer vigil for the Synod on the Family, and urged couples to be open to the gift of life.

The Prelate invites us to pray with Blessed Alvaro: "Thank you, forgive me, help me more." He suggests that we ask especially for peace in the world and for the upcoming Synod on the family.

Short videos on the events in Rome from 29 September to 2 October.

Pope Francis encouraged the 15,000 pilgrims in Rome for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo to go to the new Blessed's intercession for help "to respond generously to God’s call to holiness and apostolate in ordinary life, in the service of the Church and all mankind."

A brief video with scenes from the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified on September 27, 2014 in Madrid.

Integral recording with music and without commentary. (Entrance of Cardinal Amato with other celebrants begins at minute 22).

Entire EWTN broadcast of beatification ceremony for Alvaro del Portillo, with Solemn Mass celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

Pope Francis’ letter to Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo. Dated June 26, 2014.

As Madrid prepares to beatify bishop who was former head of Opus Dei, Helena Scott looks back at a man who exemplified Christ in everything he did. This article originally appeared in the Catholic Universe, 27 September 2014

In this interview with EWTN, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, reflects on the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified in Madrid on Sept. 27.