The way of the cross is not a sad devotion, bishop alvaro del portillo writes in the foreword. Blessed alvaro del portillo on saint josemaria escriva by cesare. From this moment, alvaro del portillo is blessed alvaro. An indepth biography of the newly blessed alvaro del portillo, surely on his way to sainthood, fully faithful to the path of holiness in the world laid out by his mentor and founder of opus dei, st. Later that day, pope john paul ii came to pray before bishop del portillos remains, which now lie in the crypt of the. Those not privileged to have known him in his life can learn much about him on the vatican and opus dei websites, including sound and footage documenting some of his. Great continental railway journeys by michael portillo.
In fact, in this volume after a brief summary of his early life and overview of. Born on march 11, 1914 in madrid, spain, alvaro del portillo was saint josemaria escrivas faithful coworker and his first successor at the head of opus dei. Journey with jesus through the liturgical year alvaro del. Her message to all humanity is that we must accept the will of god on our journey to salvation. The life of alvaro del portillo kindle edition by coverdale. Anthology of texts compiled by jose antonio loarte, new york, scepter, 2014, 176 pp polish. Sep 26, 2015 explore teresatphilipps board blessed don alvaro del portillo. Tens of thousands of people from all over the world were in attendance to witness to his holiness in this life and celebrate the official acknowledgement of his beatitude in the next. Prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession by opus dei en espanol published on 20140819t09. Prayer to blessed alvaro prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession this is the prayer to ask god for favors through the intercession of blessed alvaro del portillo. In the prayer of the faithful there were prayers for the church, for the pope, for families, for peace in the world. Bishop alvaro del portillo was gifted with a quite remarkable. The feast of blessed alvaro del portillo may 12 podcast.
On march 14, 1994, blessed alvaro del portillo, begins a nineday pilgrimage to the. Then the 14 stations, each station starts with a painting from classical art, the meditation for that station. Alvaro del portillo by opus dei en espanol free listening. Blessed alvaro del portillo was a close collaborator of st. Alvaro del portillo, isidoro zorzano, encarnita ortega, dora del hoyo, montse grases, mr. Bishop alvaro del portillo was, like every good catholic priest, a father. Jan 23, 2014 bishop alvaro del portillo was, like every good catholic priest, a father. He and others have stated that escriva regarded hitler as a pagan, a racist, and a tyrant 66 see opus dei and politics. Following the beatification of bishop alvaro del portillo in 2014, the church designated may 12th, the anniversary of his first communion, as his feast day.
A mass of thanksgiving took place sunday morning for the beatification of alvaro del portillo. Luminaries such as pope john paul ii and cardinal carlo caffarra have praised portillo as a faithful servant. John coverdale, an attorney and historian, is the author of two other books detailing the early days of opus deiuncommon faith, about st. This page offers spiritual resources, posts and advice to help all catholics who are striving to respond generously to gods universal call to holiness. The message of mary is one of acceptance, a willingness to let it be done according to thy word. He came from a big family himself he was the third of eight children, born. Saxumthe latin word means rockis the nickname that st. The future blessed alvaro del portillo was born on march 11 1914 in madrid and studied engineering at university.
Spiritual prayers catholic prayers spanish prayers christian love beautiful prayers divine mercy god prayer god jesus jesus christ rosario del espiritu santo. As an exemplary priest, he spent his whole life in the service of the church, including work on various commissions at the second vatican council. Coverdale available also as an audiobook on, itunes, and. Now coming up for its fourth great continental railway journeysis now a firmly established series on bbc2, following in the illustrious tracks of its predecessor. Feb 03, 2014 video documentary about alvaro del portillo, who was saint josemarias faithful coworker and also his first successor at the head of opus dei. Alvaro del portillo, 80, leader of the catholic group opus dei. Those who took part in the ceremony or followed it through the media will remember it in many ways, perhaps especially for the care put into the different aspects of the liturgy and the singing and for the international crowd. A spokesman for the organization said the cause was a heart attack. Josemaria escriva, founder of opus dei, bestowed on alvaro del portillo. Prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession opus dei. The life of alvaro del portillo kindle edition by coverdale, john f.
Just two weeks ago, bishop alvaro del portillo was beatified in madrid. Josemaria escriva and his first successor as prelate of opus dei. Josemaria escrivas closest collaborator for almost 40 years, he was. Prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession. The life of bishop alvaro del portillo, which you can purchase here, and which you can read portions of for free and find more about here, and his impending beatification, the amazing and powerful miracle of which you can hear about here, i think it is appropriate to share a little bit about his life. Following that, he said a short prayer for all people they would meet in the. Alvaro del portillo, who succeeded escriva as the director of opus dei, declared that any claims that escriva endorsed hitler were a patent falsehood and part of a slanderous campaign. Prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession bishop and prelate of opus dei o god, merciful father, through the blessed virgin, you granted your bishop, blessed alvaro, the grace of being an exemplary pastor in the service of the church and a most faithful son and successor of saint josemaria, the founder of opus dei. Alvaro del portillo, pastorali, teologici, canonistici, vari. The way of the cross opus dei writings of the founder. Alvaro del portillo, prelate of opus dei, was beatified.
On march 14, 1994, blessed alvaro del portillo, begins a nineday pilgrimage to the holy land. Through this assent, we can start on the path toward salvation. The message of mary mary, mother of god catholic online. Blessed alvaro del portillo was born in madrid on 11 march 1914. Prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession by opus. As well as graduating as a public works official, he obtained doctorates in civil engineering, history and canon law. Josemaria and his companions during and shortly after the civil war in spain, and putting down roots, about father joseph muzquiz, along with alvaro del portillo one of opus deis first priests, who played a key role in introducing it in the united states. Mass of thanksgiving for blessed alvaro del portillo zenit. Josemara escriva by cesare cavalleri, it seems impossible to look at the life of don alvaro outside of his friendship with saint josemaira escriva and his lifelong role in opus dei. Videos of and about mgr alvaro del portillo 19141994, first successor of st. Bishop alvaro del portillo prelate of opus dei prayer for private devotion o god, most merciful father, you granted your servant alvaro, bishop, the grace to be an exemplary pastor in the service of the church and a most faithful son and successor to blessed josemaria, the founder of opus dei.
New book on the life of alvaro del portillo, tobe beatified. Don alvaro, as he came to be known, was for many years the founders closest associate as well as his successor and first prelate of opus dei after it became a personal prelaturea foundational rock for this dynamic international catholic group devoted to. On saturday, september 27, 2014, don alvaro del portillo was beatified in madrid, spain. The core articles in this book form a commentary on the decree. He set a wonderful example of faithfulness to the church combined with openness and humility. Josemaria and his companions during and shortly after the civil war in spain, and putting down roots, about father joseph muzquiz, along with alvaro del portillo one of opus dei s first priests, who played a key role in introducing it in the united states. I have been praying it a few times a day and am teaching it to my children. Faithful and laity in the church midwest theological forum. To you, saint quotes, prayer book, daily prayer, prayer cards, spiritual life, opus. He served as the prelate of opus dei between 1982 and 1994 as the successor to saint josemaria escriva. Josemaria escriva, the founder of the prelature of the holy cross and opus dei.
Feb 15, 2019 videos of and about mgr alvaro del portillo 19141994, first successor of st. Blessed alvaro del portillo was born in madrid spain on 11 march 1914, into a large and deeply christian family. Oct 12, 2014 alvaro del portillo during my time in rome, i was impressed above all by his serenity, his cheerfulness, and his devotion and loyalty to the founder of opus dei, st. This is the prayer to ask god for favors through the intercession of blessed alvaro del portillo. Alvaro del portillo was a man of prayer and strong faith. Don alvaro, as he came to be known, was for many years the founders closest associate as well as. Alvaro del portillo during my time in rome, i was impressed above all by his serenity, his cheerfulness, and his devotion and loyalty to the founder of opus dei, st. He joined opus dei in 1935, just seven years after it was founded, and in 1944 was ordained as one of the movements first three priests. Alvaro del portillo en hongkong, 1989 43 seg by opus dei en espanol. John coverdale, an attorney and historian, is the author of two other books detailing the early days of opus dei uncommon faith, about st. This novena to obtain peace of heart has texts for nine days prayer, asking blessed. Blessed alvaro del portillo altar holy innocents catholic. The venue was the very same streets of valdebebas that was filled with the.
The life of alvaro del portillo scepter publishers. By blessed alvaro del portillo these pages can help the reader to live out again the events of christs passage on earth which the church presents in the liturgy. Couple talks about the miracle that will pave the way towards his beatification news excerpt from july 11, 20 pope francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of alvaro del portillo. Those who took part in the ceremony or followed it through the media will remember it in many ways, perhaps especially for the care put into the different aspects of the liturgy and the singing and for the international crowd that gathered at the valdebebas site. Alvaro del portillo news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2018 learn how. Catholic book of prayers leather large print 910bg. As an exemplary priest, he spent his whole life in. See more ideas about christian messages, god loves me and catholic. Early in the book one is treated to a deep dive into the spirituality of opus dei.
Both series are fronted by expolitician michael portillo and in this european odyssey he travels around continental europe, using george bradshaws19 continental railway guide. Mgr del portillo is going to be beatified in madrid on september 27, 2014. Prayer for blessed alvaro del portillos intercession by. Beatification of alvaro del portillo amazon web services. Alvaro del portillo was the head of opus dei from 1975 to 1994, and was the successor to josemaria escriva. In january 1989, blessed alvaro del portillo made a pilgrimage to fatima to pray for the church and the world. Alvaro del portillo is the author of immersed in god 4. Alvaro del portillo and some faithful of opus dei whose process of canonization has began. Through a series of seemingly random circumstances, an altar upon which the new blessed offered holy mass came into our possession. Alvaro del portillo, the head of opus dei, the conservative roman catholic movement, died in rome today. Drawing down divine mercy is an 852page, pocketsized paperback overflowing with selections from sacred scripture, popular prayers, the writings of the saints, and papal documents by popes john paul ii and paul vi, along with contributions by cardinal francis arinze, bishop alvaro del portillo and fathers george kosicki, c. May 08, 2017 following the beatification of bishop alvaro del portillo in 2014, the church designated may 12th, the anniversary of his first communion, as his feast day. Feb 26, 2014 the future blessed alvaro del portillo was born on march 11 1914 in madrid and studied engineering at university.
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