Opus Dei

Decree signed by Benedict XVI on June 28, 2012 recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Alvaro del Portillo.

"Both in Nazareth and on Calvary, Christ's work (and our own, in so far as we are united with him) is redemptive and sanctifying." A new article in the series "Sanctifying our Work."

The Prelate insists that meditating on the "last things," on the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting, should fill us with joy, trusting in God's infinite mercy.

Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, inaugurated in Rome the 2013/2014 academic year at this university.

On October 26, the Prelate met with over 3,000 people in Rome. Most were married couples and children planning to take part in the Family Day vigil with Pope Francis that evening at St. Peter's.

On October 26 in St. Peter's Square, at the vigil for the World Family Day in Rome, Pope Francis spoke to over 100,000 people about the importance of the family in society.

German Yanke talks about Alberto Miguez, a firm atheist, who once went to lunch with St. Josemaria.

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.

Some favors granted through the intercession of the Alviras.

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.