Preparing for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Some resources for growing in love for Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, with words from Pope Francis, Saint John Paul II, Saint Josemaria and Bishop Javier Echevarria.
Requiem Masses in London for Bishop Javier Echevarría
Masses were celebrated by Mgr. Nicholas Morrish, the Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in Britain, at St Bedes’s in south London on 7 January and in St Thomas More’s in north London on 14 January.
Mass in Manchester for the repose of the soul of the Prelate of Opus Dei
The church of St Joseph’s, Longsight (south Manchester), was packed on Saturday 17 December for a Mass for the repose of the soul of the man known in life affectionately as “the Father”, Bishop Javier Echevarría, who was the head of Opus Dei for over two decades, from his appointment by Pope St John Paul II in 1994, to his death on 12 December 2016. Delegates will meet to elect a new Prelate later this month.
Requiem Masses in London for Bishop Echevarría
The following Requiem Masses will be celebrated in London for the repose of the soul of Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei.
"Untiring in self-giving"
On November 8 in Rome, the Prelate of Opus Dei conferred diaconal ordination on 32 faithful of the Prelature. In his homily he urged them to be "untiring in self-giving, vigilant in prayer, warm and welcoming in service."
Prelate's Trip to Singapore, Taiwan and Korea
Bishop Javier Echevarría last week made a brief pastoral trip to Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. Opus Dei’s apostolic work began there in a stable way in 1982, 1985 and 2009, respectively.