Letter from the Prelate (May 2014)
"Our Lady guides us to the shortest and surest path to always obtain God’s mercy," the Prelate assures us, echoing the advice of Saint Josemaria and Bishop Alvaro del Portillo.
General Information about the Prelatic Church of Opus Dei
All are welcome to come and pray before the tombs of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and Blessed Alvaro Del Portillo. You can also attend mass, and confession is always available in multiple languages.
"Mary is the Surest Path to Contrition"
Our Lady "is the surest path to a cleansing contrition that presses us to Christ’s heart," writes Alvaro del Portillo in a 1992 letter.
What can I do to love our Lady?
St Joseph has a lot of influence with our Lady. He was her spouse, he is her spouse. He is the person who was closest to our Lady.
Mosaic of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae"
In an article published in "L'Osservatore Romano," Javier Cotelo recounts how the mosaic dedicated to Mary, "Mother of the Church," came to be placed in St. Peter's square, in December 1981.
Commentary on the Gospel: Assumption of Our Lady
Gospel for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and commentary.
October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary
Gospel for the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, with commentary.