Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, on the First Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Josemaría. Rome, October 6, 2003

Bishop Javier Echevarría

Dear brothers and sisters, A year has gone by since the happy day of the canonization of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. I cannot fail to recall how, in the long months of spiritual preparation for that grace-filled event, my thoughts dwelt especially on one point: that the [...] Tags: Gratitude, Canonization, Conversion, Opus Dei prelate

Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei. Rome, October 10, 2002

Msgr. Javier Echevarría

These unforgettable days of the canonization of Saint Josemaria Escriva are about to come to an end. In a few moments, his venerable remains will be placed once again in the Prelatic Church of St. Mary of Peace, after having been present for the veneration [...] Tags: Canonization, Faithfulness, Javier Echevarria

Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, Vicar General of Opus Dei. Rome, October 10, 2002

Msgr. Fernando Ocariz

La narrazione della prima pesca miracolosa, che abbiamo letto nel Vangelo, culmina con la chiamata di Pietro e di alcuni suoi compagni a lasciare tutto per seguire Cristo (Cfr. Lc 5, 10). San Josemaría contemplò più volte questa scena, considerando, tra l'altro, che il Signore [...] Tags: Passionately Loving the World, Canonization, Interior life

Holland

Msgr. François Bacqué

Introductory speech by H. E. Msgr. François Bacqué (Dutch)for participants from Holland. Basilica of Sant’ Apollinare. Rome, October 8, 2002 Woord ter inleiding vitgesproken door Mons. François Bacqué Broeders en Zusters, Op 6 oktober hebben wij met grote vreugde en onder dankzegging aan God de ceremonie van [...] Tags: Canonization

Czech Republic

Msgr. Karel Otčenášek

Homily by Mons. Karel Otčenášek for participants from Chequia. Saint Clemente. Rome, October 8, 2002 Duc in altum, et laxate retia vestra in capturam! Zajeď na hlubinu a spusťte sítě k lovení! Právě jsme slyšeli, co řekl náš Pán sv. Petrovi, když po celonoční marné [...] Tags: Canonization

Hungary

Msgr. András Veres

Homily by H. E. the Msgr. András Veres (Hungarian)for participants from Hungary. Chapel of B.M.V. Domina Hungarorum (Saint Peter’s Basilica). Rome, October 8, 2002 Veres András püspök atya szentbeszéde a Magyarok Nagyasszonya ünnepén (Josemaría Escrivá szentté avatásáért hálaadó mise) Kettõs oka is van ittlétünknek. Egyik, hogy [...] Tags: Canonization

Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria and Philippines

Card. Francis Arinze

Homily by H. E. Card. Francis Arinze (English) for participants from Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria and Philippines. Rome, October 8, 2002 Perhaps over the past months, since you heard the news that Blessed Josemaría Escrivá was to be canonised, you have often [...] Tags: Canonization

Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Finland. Rome, October 8, 2002

Msgr. Sigitas Tamkevicius

Homily by H. E. the Msgr. Sigitas Tamkevicius for participants from Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Finland. Saint Brigid’s Church. Rome, October 8, 2002 Sigito Tamkevičiaus SJ, Kauno arkivyskupo metropolito, Padėkos Mišių už šv. Josemaría Escrivá kanonizaciją pamokslas, pasakytas 2002 m. spalio mėn. 8 d., Romoje šv. Brigitos [...] Tags: Canonization

Msgr. Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei. St. Peter Square, October 7, 2002

Msgr. Javier Echevarría

Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (Ps 116/117:1). Praise the Lord, all you nations. The invitation of the Responsorial Psalm, which resounded a few moments ago, constitutes an excellent summary of the sentiments that overflow from our hearts today: Deo omnis gloria! To God be [...] Tags: Canonization, Javier Echevarria

Welcoming address to the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. October 7, 2002

John Paul II

I have the joy of welcoming the Orthodox Patriarch of Romania, His Beatitude Teoctist, and the distinguished members of his delegation who have accompanied him to Rome for a visit that starts today. His Beatitude the Patriarch has just arrived and I wanted his visit [...] Tags: Church, Pope John Paul II, Pope, Unity