Prayer for Laura Busca's intercession
Prayer for private devotion.
News of the Cause for Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica
After receiving the required testimonies and documents on his fame of sanctity and favors attributed to his intercession, the Cardinal of Madrid named a commission to carry out the diocesan Process on his life and virtues.
Fr José María: An apostle for the world
José Maria Hernández Garnica was born in Madrid on 17 November 1913. He obtained doctorates in Engineering, Natural Sciences and Theology. On 28 July 1935 he joined Opus Dei. He died in Barcelona on 7 December 1972.
Centenary of Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica's Birth (November 17, 1913)
One of the first three priests in Opus Dei, his cause of canonization is now underway. In this brief video, St. Josemaria speaks about visiting him in the hospital shortly before his death in 1972.
Prayer for Fr. Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica's intercession
Prayer for private devotion.
Decree on the Heroic Virtues of Alvaro del Portillo
Decree signed by Benedict XVI on June 28, 2012 recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Alvaro del Portillo.
Favors received from prayers to the Alviras
Some favors granted through the intercession of the Alviras.
Who were Tomás and Paquita Alvira?
Faithful to the spirit of Opus Dei, the couple passed on to their children and to many other people their example of Christian life and marriage, of a “bright and cheerful home,” as St. Josemaria used to say.
News about the Alviras' Cause
On September 20, 2012, Cardinal Ruoco, Archbishop of Madrid, presided over the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause of canonization of the servants of God Tomás and Paquita Alvira.
