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Pastoral letter on the Eucharist from the Prelate of Opus Dei

"Jesus has remained in the Eucharist to remedy our weaknesses, our doubts, our fears, our anxieties; to cure our loneliness, our perplexity, our discouragement; to accompany us on our way; to uphold us in our struggle. Above all, he is there to teach us to love, to draw us to his Love." Read or download excerpts from Bishop Javier Echevarría's pastoral letter, written on the occasion of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul II.

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Pastoral Letter for the Year of the Eucharist

Bishop Javier Echevarría, then Prelate of Opus Dei, wrote this letter for the Year of the Eucharist proclaimed by Pope John Paul II for 2004.

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The Prelate’s Visit to Catalonia

Bishop Echevarría attended several observances including the blessing of a likeness of St. Josemaría in the basilica of Our Lady of Mercy in Barcelona and the consecration of a new archbishop in Tarragona. He also met with families, members of the Prelature, and cooperators in Viaró and Brafa, two schools in Barcelona.

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The Prelate’s First Pastoral Visit to Croatia

Bishop Javier Echevarría visited Zagreb, Croatia, for three days at the end of August. A little over a year ago the first center of Opus Dei opened there.

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Bishop Javier Echevarria: “Let the Light dispel every shadow in your homes.”

Following is the complete text of the Prelate’s homily at the XV Marian Family Day on September 4 at Torreciudad.

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A Divine Gift to Mankind

The text of Bishop Javier Echevarría’s remarks, drawn from his book, The Christian’s Journey through Life:

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The Prelate’s Visit to Bari, Italy

In 1954, St. Josemaría prayed at the tomb of St. Nicholas in Bari, asking his intercession at a time of grave financial need. Fifty years later, the Prelate wanted to make a return visit to Bari.

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“I feel the weight of the Work and the power of God”

Ten years ago, prior to his appointment as Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarría spoke about his life in Opus Dei in a lengthy interview by Pilar Urbano. On the tenth anniversary of that appointment, we present excerpts from that interview.

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Holy Thursday: The Institution of the Eucharist

The Prelate’s Holy Thursday Reflections, broadcast on EWTN world radio

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Good Friday

The Prelate’s Good Friday Reflections broadcast on EWTN world radio

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