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Bishop Javier Echevarria

Biographical information about Bishop Javier Echevarria, the second successor of St. Josemaria Escriva as head of Opus Dei, from 1994-2016.

1994-2016
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Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

He succeeded Saint Josemaria at the head of Opus Dei. His ardent desire to win souls for Christ is reflected in his episcopal motto: "Regnare Christum volumus!" He was beatified on 27 September 2014. His feast day is celebrated on the 12th of May.

1975-1994
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  • "Our strength lies in prayer"
  • Loving God's Will
  • Love for the Holy Cross
  • "Everything done for love is big"
  • Love for the Pope
  • "Exalted above all creatures"
  • An Optimistic Apostolate
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  • "Men and women who are humble"
  • Loving the Church, serving her as she wants to be served
  • Beseeching our Lady for the Church
  • Love for our Lady
  • Responding Joyfully to God's Will
  • Obeying Like Christ
  • "Mary is the Surest Path to Contrition"
  • Lent: a deep sense of reparation
  • Praying with Alvaro del Portillo
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