70th Anniversary of "The Way"
2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of St. Josemaría’s spiritual masterpiece, "The Way." It has sold 5 million copies in 50 languages. Here is the introduction to "The Way" written by Bishop Javier Echevarría for the 2006 Doubleday edition.
Novena to St. Josemaria for Work
In the midst of the present economic difficulties, we offer a "Novena for Work" for asking St. Josemaria's intercession in finding a job.
Letter from the Prelate (July 2009)
Bishop Javier Echevarría asks us to give thanks to God for the gift of the priesthood, since "the priesthood is the love of Jesus’ Heart."
“I Took Up My Camera One Last Time and Focused On His Hands…”
It was June 1975. “I took up my camera one last time and focused on his hands, which were so expressive. That was the last photo of him that I took.”
Prelate: Pray for priestly vocations
During the Year for Priests convoked by Benedict XVI, Bishop Javier Echevarría asks us to pray that God bless the Church with many holy priests. Also a video and some related bibliographical material.
Prelate speaks about Year for Priests
Benedict XVI has convoked a year of special prayer for priests. With this in mind, we are beginning a new series of videos on the gift of the priesthood. Bishop Javier Echevarría introduces the series (05’18’’).
May 23rd ordination ceremony
Scenes from the Prelate's ordination of thirty priests in Rome on May 23rd. Vídeo produced by the Beta Films Foundation (2'58'').
Saint Paul and Work
This month’s new video for the Year of St. Paul speaks about the essential role of work in the Apostle’s teachings (02’02”)
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Josemaria in Southern Africa
The feast of Saint Josemaria (June 26) will be commemorated throughout the world with numerous concelebrations. Enclosed you will find the list of scheduled Masses in Southern Africa.
Texts for the "Year of the Priesthood"
We offer some of the texts suggested in the Prelate's message for the "Year of the Priesthood."