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Opus Dei Prelate Unfazed by "Da Vinci Code"

Author Deceiving People, He Says

March 20, 2005 | 2823 hits

Comments by the prelate of Opus Dei on "The Da Vinci Code" has led to more media speculation that an "ecclesial counteroffensive" is being launched against the book. In an interview last week …

March 08, 2005 | 2207 hits

Eight members of Opus Dei are now on their way to being recognized by the Church for their holiness. The latest case involved priest and engineer José María Hernández Garnica (1913-1972), …

Presides at Mass at University of the Holy Cross

October 12, 2004 | 851 hits

Participation in the Eucharist "gives us the strength to apply the truths of our study to daily life," says the grand chancellor of the University of the Holy Cross. Bishop Javier Echevarría, …

Interview With Bishop Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei

April 05, 2004 | 626 hits

How can one live the commandment to love one's enemy, especially a terrorist? "By praying for his conversion, that is, by praying for his redemption, beyond his just punishment in this life," …

Álvaro Del Portillo Was Successor to St. Escrivá

March 01, 2004 | 2905 hits

A tribunal of the Vicariate of Rome will open proceedings Friday in the canonization cause of Bishop Álvaro del Portillo, a longtime collaborator of Opus Dei founder St. Josemaría Escrivá. …

Written by Monsignor Flavio Capucci, Postulator of the Cause of Canonization

July 30, 2003 | 1532 hits

A new book recounts 200 select testimonies of St. Josemaria Escriva's intercession as "tangible experiences of divine mercy" to be "shared by all Christians." There are more than 120,000 …

June 25, 2003 | 1104 hits

A solidarity fund established on the occasion of the canonization of Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá will make possible the implementation of 18 educational projects in Africa. The …

Opus Dei Founder Lauded as "a Saint Within Reach"

January 12, 2003 | 1120 hits

At a Mass marking the end of the centennial year of Josemaría Escrivá's birth, the prelate of Opus Dei described the Spaniard as "a saint within reach of everyone." The prelate, Bishop Javier …

October 08, 2002 | 1319 hits

A new Web page gives access to "The Way" and other books of spirituality by Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. About 4.5 million copies of "The Way" have been issued in 43 …

October 07, 2002 | 1338 hits

The canonization of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer attracted more than just Opus Dei members -- representatives from episcopates, religious congregations and new ecclesial realities also …

Calls Opus Dei Founder the "Saint of the Ordinary"

October 07, 2002 | 1479 hits

Pilgrims returned to St. Peter's Square to celebrate the canonization of Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer with John Paul II and to attend a Mass of thanksgiving. Today's meeting, …

"We Are Called to Holiness"

October 06, 2002 | 1212 hits

Here is a translation of John Paul II's homily delivered during the solemn rite of canonization for Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. The canonization Mass was in St. Peter's …

October 06, 2002 | 1496 hits

Among the pilgrims at the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer was the doctor whose inexplicable cure opened the doors for the Opus Dei founder to be declared a saint. Dr. Manuel …

Non-Catholics Among the Participants from 84 Countries

October 06, 2002 | 1252 hits

The 300,000 people at the canonization of Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá made the ceremony one of the largest events in Vatican history. According to the Organizing Committee, the groups …

300,000 on Hand for Event Honoring Spanish Priest

October 06, 2002 | 1480 hits

John Paul II presented sanctity as the vocation of every baptized person when he proclaimed Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer a saint during a Mass that attracted 300,000 people. The Pope said …