Opus Dei

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo explains how work helps us to be Christians at all times, not just on the weekends.

A 30 min. documentary on the life of Alvaro del Portillo, whom Saint Josemaria called "Saxum," Rock, because of his great faithfulness.

In this Rome Reports video, Bishop Javier Echevarría speaks about working alongside Alvaro del Portillo for over 40 years, and the virtues we can learn from his life of self-giving.

Paula Assen, from Australia, speaks about working alongside Dora del Hoyo and the example she gave of love for God and service to those around her in domestic tasks. "She had a lot of faith in the words of St. Josemaria that we have to create homes in a society that's so much against it. And we have to create a family atmosphere... because a lot of people are deprived of that these days."

The successor to the founder of Opus Dei will be beatified next September. Fr Joseph Evans recalls Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's life and legacy.

Scott Hahn talks about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the Statue of Liberty, and the joy of the faith. Bishop del Portillo is the first successor to Opus Dei's founder, Saint Josemaria Escriva, and was declared "Venerable" by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.

The program for the beatification includes key events in Madrid and Rome. The beatification ceremony in Madrid will be presided over by the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato.

A Rome Reports video on the upcoming beatification of Alvaro del Portillo in Madrid on September 27, 2014.

With the announcement of the date and place for Alvaro del Portillo's beatification, the Prelate of Opus Dei has written a brief letter.

Trailer from a new documentary about the life of Dora del Hoyo, who was born on January 11, 1914 and whose cause of canonization was opened in 2012.