Miracle through Bishop Alvaro's intercession: recovery of Jose Ignacio
The Holy See has attributed to the intercession of Bishop Alvaro the recovery of the newborn Jose Ignacio Ureta Wilson after a cardiac arrest lasting longer than half an hour. 8 min video.
Bishop Echevarría: “A happy coincidence”
Statement of Bishop Javier Echevarría concerning the approval of miracles attributed to the intercession of John Paul II and Alvaro del Portillo, and the Pope’s decision to canonize John XXIII.
Biography of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
Biographical video about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo (1914-1994) and other information on the first successor to Saint Josemaría at the head of Opus Dei.
John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized; Alvaro del Portillo to be beatified
This morning Pope Francis signed decrees approving miracles obtained through the intercession of Blessed John Paul II and Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, first successor of Saint Josemaría as the head of Opus Dei, and approved the canonization of Blessed John XXIII.
Letter from the Prelate (July 2013)
"I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church." The Prelate stresses the supernatural foundation of the Church in his letter this month.
Prelate's June 26 Homily
The feast of Saint Josemaría was celebrated in Rome in the Basilica of Sant’Eugenio, among other churches. Bishop Javier Echevarría in his homily focused on the topic of faith, in this Year of Faith. With photos from the ceremony.
Towards Freedom
Paradoxically, "by giving up our freedom for love we are able to love more and give ourselves more fully, and consequently we become more free." An article on Christian life.
Marriage, a Christian vocation
St Josemaría teaches that marriage is a Christian vocation to which many people are called, as shown in a new DVD “Take a chance on happiness”
A sick child
St Josemaría teaches that we must see the redemptive value of suffering, as shown in a new DVD “Take a chance on happiness”
Your kids notice everything
St Josemaría explains how your children notice everything and offers lots of practical advice in a new DVD “Take a chance on happiness”