June 5: Registration for Alvaro del Portillo's Beatification Opens
Some important information about registration, access to zones, transport and donations, for the beatification ceremonies on September 27-28.
Father Joseph Muzquiz's Cause Advances
Remarks by Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston at the Closing of the Diocesan Phase of the Process of Canonization for Father Joseph Muzquiz on May 22. With Rome Reports video summary.
Being Leaven
During a pastoral trip to Japan in 1987, Bishop Alvaro del Poritllo explained the specific role of lay people in sanctifying the world.
"Men and women who are humble"
In considering the Gospel scene of the Visitation, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo writes: "Let us learn from our Lady. If we truly are eager for the divine Master to increase our faith, let us be humble."
Loving the Church, serving her as she wants to be served
"Beg the Holy Spirit to enkindle in your heart this fire of love for his Spouse," Bishop Alvaro del Portillo tells us in his letter from November 1988.
Listen to God
"There, in the depths of each one's soul, God is speaking," Bishop Alvaro del Portillo assures us.
Diocesan Phase Concludes for Father Joseph Muzquiz’s Canonization Process
On May 22, Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston will preside over the closing session of the diocesan phase of the cause of canonization for Father Joseph Muzquiz.
The World's Happiness Begins at Home
For a ceremony held in Boca de Huergano to mark the centenary of Dora del Hoyo’s birth, the Prelate of Opus Dei sent a message and Pope Francis sent his apostolic blessing.
Children: God's Gift
In a get-together in New York in 1983, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo tells parents not to have any fear of accepting God's gift of children in their marriage.
Beseeching our Lady for the Church
In a 1987 Letter, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo asks us to feel "the urgency to take upon our own shoulders the needs of the Church, dedicating our entire life."