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.
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."
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”)
Letter from the Prelate (June 2009)
The liturgical feast days in June form the thread of the Prelate's monthly letter, in which he urges us to draw closer to God in our ordinary life.
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."
Saint Josemaria's Prayer to the Holy Spirit
In April 1934, Saint Josemaria composed a prayer to the Holy Spirit that he prayed frequently and encouraged others to pray.
St. Paul and the First Christians
Prof. John Wauck speaks about the Apostle's concern for the first Christian communities. A new video for the Pauline Year (03’16’’).