The Prelate on the 50th Anniversary of IESE: Sanctifying work, transforming the world, and the Christian meaning of leadership
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations marking the start of IESE's activities in Madrid, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Grand Chancellor of the University of Navarre and Prelate of Opus Dei, visited the campus and gave this lecture to an audience of more than 600 employees and alumni.
Ten Years of Volunteering in Puente Vallecas under Blessed Álvaro's Patronage
This social initiative, born around the beatification of Álvaro del Portillo, has involved the help of 3,500 volunteers and served 22,500 meals. But what really matter are the people behind the numbers. Each of them has a story of suffering and hardship.
Words that stay in our heart
Highlights from the Prelate of Opus Dei's five-day visit to Madrid, with some words from one of his get-togethers that can serve as a summary of his entire visit.
The Riches of the Faith
An article by Saint Josemaria published in ABC, a Madrid daily, on November 2, 1969. In this article, the Opus Dei founder spoke of love for freedom as one of the treasures of the Christian faith.
Suffering, a Caress from God
St Josemaria recalls the story behind no. 208 in The Way: "Blessed be suffering..." He explains that suffering is not evil but a caress from God.
Beatification will be in Valdebebas Park, northeast of Madrid
Valdebebas, a new urban development site near the Spanish capital, will host the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo in September. The website www.alvaro14.org has details about the program, transport, etc.
Saint Josemaria in Madrid
It is now 40 years since Saint Josemaria's visit to Madrid during his catechetical trip to Spain and Portugal, in 1972.
Among the Poor and the Sick
Among the poor, the sick, and the children, he sought the strength needed to set in motion the immense project that God had placed on his shoulders that day. It was a school of suffering where his soul would be tempered to its mission.