Number of articles: 170

Confession

Bishop Alvaro speaks about the importance of the sacrament of Confession in Christian life, during a 1993 get-together in southern Spain.

Videos

Work is a way to holiness

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

Videos

"Saxum": Remembering Bishop Alvaro del Portillo

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

Álvaro del Portillo

"We should ask Alvaro del Portillo to make us humble"

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.

Documentation

Scott Hahn about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo

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.

Documentation

Alvaro del Portillo to be beatified in Madrid on September 27, 2014

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.

Documentation

Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo in Madrid

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

Documentation

Letter from the Prelate on the Beatification

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

Documentation

Two beating hearts

My husband and I have been married almost 6 years. We married fairly young: he was 23 and I was 25. Our greatest desire was to start a family.

Favors

Because he wants to!

My husband and I have a beautiful family. We have eight children and have always tried to teach them to have faith in and love for God.

Favors