Opus Dei

In a get-together in Nairobi in 1989, Blessed Alvaro suggested that the best service we can render the poor is to give them the skills needed to find a job.

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."

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Mass celebrated by Bishop Javier Echevarria on 28 September in thanksgiving for the beatification. Offered integrally with singing and without commentary.

Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría for the Thanksgiving Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo.