Bishop Alvaro del Portillo was a Spanish engineer, priest, and bishop who succeeded St. Josemaría Escrivá as the Prelate of Opus Dei. He was born in 1914 in Madrid and joined Opus Dei in 1935, becoming St. Josemaría's closest collaborator. As head of Opus Dei from 1975 until his death in 1994, Bishop del Portillo faithfully continued the spirit and mission of the founder. He oversaw the expansion of Opus Dei's apostolates around the world and served the Holy See in various roles, including at the Second Vatican Council. Bishop del Portillo was known for his humility, piety, and fidelity to the Church.
Vincent was born in 1580 in Ranquine, France, the third of six children. His family had a modest economic situation, requiring him to work from a young age. However, his father recognized Vincent's intelligence and sent him to school in Dax at age 14. After his studies, Vincent was ordained as a priest in 1600 at age 20. In 1605, his ship was captured by pirates and he was sold into slavery in Tunisia, escaping in 1602. He later established organizations to provide assistance to the sick poor, beginning with a group of women in 1617, founding the first Confraternity of Charity.
Saint anthony mary pucci was born in good christian parents at poggioleLeonard Guiang
Saint Anthony Mary Pucci was born in 1819 in Italy and entered the Order of the Servants of Mary at age 18, where he studied philosophy and theology for six years. In 1844, he was ordained a priest and sent to Viareggio as assistant pastor, becoming pastor in 1847, a role he served for 45 years until his death. Saint Anthony was known for his humility, reserve in speaking, and dedication to serving his parishioners and the poor. He founded organizations to help the community and passed away from pneumonia in 1892 after giving his coat to a poor man. Pope John XXIII canonized him in 1962.
Baena is an ancient city that was originally occupied by Phoenicians and Greeks in the 8th-7th centuries BC. It later became an important city for the Romans and Muslims. Baena is known for its internationally famous olive oil, as the soil, climate, and large olive tree cultivation produce exceptional oil. The city's Holy Week traditions, including distinctive brotherhoods and the figure of the "Jewish", are of national tourist interest. Baena's history and famous figures should be known to learn from both successes and failures in order to build a positive future.
Giuseppina Nicoli was born in Italy in 1863 and became a Daughter of Charity. She was sent to Sardinia in 1885 where she taught young women and cared for orphans. She later served as superior of an orphanage in Sassari where she expanded charitable works. In 1914, she was sent to a nursery school in Cagliari where she cared for poor children and "basket boys" who scavenged for work. She welcomed them with motherly affection and guided them spiritually. Sister Nicoli dedicated her life to serving the poor until her death in 1924 and was beatified for her charity.
JESÚS GIL & ENRIQUE MUÑIZ
WANTING JESUS ALONE TO SHINE
ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY OF ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA,
THE FOUNDER OF OPUS DEI
Midwest Theological Forum
4340 Cross Street, Suite 1
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 USA
www.theologicalforum.org
St. Josemaria Escriva was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. He was ordained a priest on March 28, 1925. On October 2, 1928, God showed him the mission he was calling him to carry out, and St. Josemaria founded Opus Dei. On February 14, 1930, he realized, again by God’s grace, that women should also belong to this work. This was the start of a new pathway within the Church, helping people of every race, walk of life and educational background to realize that we are all called to the fullness of charity and apostolate right there where we are, finding God in our everyday lives and especially in our ordinary work.
On February 14, 1943, Josemaria Escriva started the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross as an integral part of Opus Dei. One-on-one and through this associa¬tion, he carried out a far-reaching apostolate with priests, becoming a shining example of care for priests’ holiness and fraternity.
In 1946 he moved to Rome. Spurred on by his love for God and apostolic zeal, he dedicated himself to spreading Christ’s message throughout the world, in total union with the Pope and in service of the local Churches. He inspired a wide range of social projects that contributed to spreading the Gospel bring¬ing about much good on the human plane.
On different trips in Western Europe and Latin America, he carried out an un¬tiring catechesis. Large crowds of people came to listen to him, drawn by his reputation for holiness.
At noon on June 26, 1975, he had a heart attack and rendered his soul to God. Pope St. John Paul II beatified him in 1992 and canonized him ten years later in 2002. St. Josemaria’s body rests in Rome, in Opus Dei’s prelatic church ded¬icated to Our Lady of Peace. Faithful from around the world go there to pray.
The document provides a history of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres congregation beginning in 17th century France. It describes how Father Louis Chauvet founded the congregation in Levesville-la-Chenard to educate children and care for the poor. Over time, the congregation expanded across France and into colonies, but was suppressed during the French Revolution. After reconstitution in 1802, the congregation rebuilt and continued its mission of education and healthcare globally, establishing schools and hospitals throughout Asia and in over 30 countries today.
John Bosco was born in 1815 in Italy. He had a difficult childhood but showed great intelligence. At age 9, he had a dream where the Virgin Mary told him his mission was to help boys. He began gathering boys to teach them and prevent them from living sinful lives. He started the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales to educate youth. He later founded the Salesians, a religious order dedicated to education. He worked tirelessly to establish schools and oratories. He is known as a model educator and helped many youth. He was canonized in 1934 and is the patron saint of editors and publishers.
This document discusses how religious institutions served as cultural and social hubs for immigrant communities in Indianapolis. It provides examples of how Slovenian, Jewish, Hispanic, and Sikh immigrants established religious communities that celebrated their faiths and cultures. It also describes how religious schools, societies, and cultural centers helped immigrant groups maintain their distinct identities while adapting to their new home in Indianapolis.
Vincent was born in 1580 in Ranquine, France, the third of six children. His family had a modest economic situation, requiring him to work from a young age. However, his father recognized Vincent's intelligence and sent him to school in Dax at age 14. After his studies, Vincent was ordained as a priest in 1600 at age 20. In 1605, his ship was captured by pirates and he was sold into slavery in Tunisia, escaping in 1602. He later established organizations to provide assistance to the sick poor, beginning with a group of women in 1617, founding the first Confraternity of Charity.
Saint anthony mary pucci was born in good christian parents at poggioleLeonard Guiang
Saint Anthony Mary Pucci was born in 1819 in Italy and entered the Order of the Servants of Mary at age 18, where he studied philosophy and theology for six years. In 1844, he was ordained a priest and sent to Viareggio as assistant pastor, becoming pastor in 1847, a role he served for 45 years until his death. Saint Anthony was known for his humility, reserve in speaking, and dedication to serving his parishioners and the poor. He founded organizations to help the community and passed away from pneumonia in 1892 after giving his coat to a poor man. Pope John XXIII canonized him in 1962.
Baena is an ancient city that was originally occupied by Phoenicians and Greeks in the 8th-7th centuries BC. It later became an important city for the Romans and Muslims. Baena is known for its internationally famous olive oil, as the soil, climate, and large olive tree cultivation produce exceptional oil. The city's Holy Week traditions, including distinctive brotherhoods and the figure of the "Jewish", are of national tourist interest. Baena's history and famous figures should be known to learn from both successes and failures in order to build a positive future.
Giuseppina Nicoli was born in Italy in 1863 and became a Daughter of Charity. She was sent to Sardinia in 1885 where she taught young women and cared for orphans. She later served as superior of an orphanage in Sassari where she expanded charitable works. In 1914, she was sent to a nursery school in Cagliari where she cared for poor children and "basket boys" who scavenged for work. She welcomed them with motherly affection and guided them spiritually. Sister Nicoli dedicated her life to serving the poor until her death in 1924 and was beatified for her charity.
JESÚS GIL & ENRIQUE MUÑIZ
WANTING JESUS ALONE TO SHINE
ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY OF ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA,
THE FOUNDER OF OPUS DEI
Midwest Theological Forum
4340 Cross Street, Suite 1
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 USA
www.theologicalforum.org
St. Josemaria Escriva was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. He was ordained a priest on March 28, 1925. On October 2, 1928, God showed him the mission he was calling him to carry out, and St. Josemaria founded Opus Dei. On February 14, 1930, he realized, again by God’s grace, that women should also belong to this work. This was the start of a new pathway within the Church, helping people of every race, walk of life and educational background to realize that we are all called to the fullness of charity and apostolate right there where we are, finding God in our everyday lives and especially in our ordinary work.
On February 14, 1943, Josemaria Escriva started the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross as an integral part of Opus Dei. One-on-one and through this associa¬tion, he carried out a far-reaching apostolate with priests, becoming a shining example of care for priests’ holiness and fraternity.
In 1946 he moved to Rome. Spurred on by his love for God and apostolic zeal, he dedicated himself to spreading Christ’s message throughout the world, in total union with the Pope and in service of the local Churches. He inspired a wide range of social projects that contributed to spreading the Gospel bring¬ing about much good on the human plane.
On different trips in Western Europe and Latin America, he carried out an un¬tiring catechesis. Large crowds of people came to listen to him, drawn by his reputation for holiness.
At noon on June 26, 1975, he had a heart attack and rendered his soul to God. Pope St. John Paul II beatified him in 1992 and canonized him ten years later in 2002. St. Josemaria’s body rests in Rome, in Opus Dei’s prelatic church ded¬icated to Our Lady of Peace. Faithful from around the world go there to pray.
The document provides a history of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres congregation beginning in 17th century France. It describes how Father Louis Chauvet founded the congregation in Levesville-la-Chenard to educate children and care for the poor. Over time, the congregation expanded across France and into colonies, but was suppressed during the French Revolution. After reconstitution in 1802, the congregation rebuilt and continued its mission of education and healthcare globally, establishing schools and hospitals throughout Asia and in over 30 countries today.
John Bosco was born in 1815 in Italy. He had a difficult childhood but showed great intelligence. At age 9, he had a dream where the Virgin Mary told him his mission was to help boys. He began gathering boys to teach them and prevent them from living sinful lives. He started the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales to educate youth. He later founded the Salesians, a religious order dedicated to education. He worked tirelessly to establish schools and oratories. He is known as a model educator and helped many youth. He was canonized in 1934 and is the patron saint of editors and publishers.
This document discusses how religious institutions served as cultural and social hubs for immigrant communities in Indianapolis. It provides examples of how Slovenian, Jewish, Hispanic, and Sikh immigrants established religious communities that celebrated their faiths and cultures. It also describes how religious schools, societies, and cultural centers helped immigrant groups maintain their distinct identities while adapting to their new home in Indianapolis.
This document provides biographical details about Daniel de la Sierra, a Claretian Missionary priest from Spain who served in Argentina. It describes his upbringing in rural Castile, his religious formation and studies in Rome, and his assignments teaching in Cordoba and pastoral work in the villas miseria (slums) of Buenos Aires. It outlines his commitment to serving the poor through religious, social, and political promotion work. The document also details his transfer in 1981 to neighborhoods in the south of Buenos Aires where he continued pastoral work, relying on his bicycle for transportation.
The Sisters of St. Paul arrived in the Philippines in 1904 and established their first foundation in Dumaguete. Over the following decades, they opened numerous schools, hospitals, and pastoral centers across the country. Today there are over 500 Sisters in the Philippines engaged in education, healthcare, and pastoral work, with additional Sisters serving in mission abroad. Through their ministries, the Sisters of St. Paul have greatly contributed to the Church and society in the Philippines for over a century.
Thomas Aquinas was a 13th century Italian Dominican priest and philosopher who is considered one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy and Catholic theology. He produced a comprehensive synthesis of Christian theology and Aristotelian philosophy that influenced Roman Catholic doctrine for centuries and was adopted as the official philosophy of the church in 1917. Aquinas was born in Italy in 1225 and joined the Dominican order against his family's wishes. He went on to study and teach at universities in Italy and France, producing works on theology, philosophy and other subjects. Some of his most influential works include the Summa Theologiae and Summa Contra Gentiles. He died in 1274 while teaching at a university in Italy.
St. Joan Antida Thouret faced many challenges throughout her life, from caring for her family at a young age after her mother's death, to risking her life helping others during the dangerous French Revolution. She went on to found the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida and battled opposition from church hierarchy and social systems as she worked to establish her order and provide care for the sick and poor. Though she faced struggles, her order now has sisters spread across 27 countries continuing her legacy of service.
Margaret Louisa Aylward was born in 1810 in Waterford, Ireland to a wealthy merchant family with a long history in the city. She was educated by Quakers in Waterford and then attended the Ursuline boarding school in Thurles. In 1831 she began teaching classes in Waterford and in 1834 joined the Sisters of Charity in Dublin but left in 1836. In 1845 she co-founded the Ladies of Charity in Waterford to provide charity to the poor, with a focus on challenging Protestant proselytization of vulnerable children. The organization grew to over 100 members within 5 years under her leadership.
Frederic Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and exemplified servant leadership. Though he never held an official leadership position, Frederic was widely seen as the leader of the Society. He focused his life on serving others, including his family, students, and members of the Society. Frederic worked to better the lives of the most vulnerable Parisians and encouraged the growth of the Society and its service to the poor. He believed in using non-violent persuasion and bringing people together to create social change.
The fonds contains materials from the life and career of Anglican Bishop Robert John Renison (1875-1957). It includes over 122 linear cm of texts, 500 photographs, and 200 negatives. The materials consist of Renison's writings, sermons, correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs, and objects like his academic robes and medals. The fonds is organized into subfonds on Renison's life events, writings, sermons, correspondence, speeches, and photographs. It also includes materials on Renison's family and Renison University College in Waterloo, Ontario, which was named in his honor.
The document tells the story of how God opened Romania to hear His word. It describes the harsh conditions and oppression under communist rule in the 1980s, when Christianity was banned. Two children, Anda and Ben, grew up in this context, experiencing poverty and hunger. After the Romanian revolution in 1989, communism fell and Christianity was freed. Both Anda and Ben came to faith and eventually attended seminary together in the US. They now work with Insight for Living Ministries to spread the gospel in Romania and address the spiritual hunger, after experiencing physical hunger under communism as children.
Francis de Sales was a Roman Catholic bishop and doctor of the church who was born in 1567 in France. He was ordained as a priest in 1593 and became bishop of Geneva in 1602. As bishop, he worked to restore Catholicism in areas controlled by Calvinists. He co-founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary with Jane de Chantal in 1610. Some of his notable writings included Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God. He advocated living holiness in everyday life rather than through severe penance. Francis de Sales worked to promote the Catholic faith, establish religious orders, and provide spiritual guidance until his death in 1622. He was later canon
The document discusses the history and growth of Christianity in Africa, South America, Asia, and other parts of the world. It notes that Christianity was initially spread through western missionaries establishing schools and hospitals and empowering local leaders. Over time, indigenous churches formed and experienced rapid growth as leadership transitioned fully to local people. The sequence often involved an initial planting of seeds, a period of local training and education, a crisis that forced transition to local control, and then tremendous expansion under indigenous leadership. Key factors in various regions included engagement with local cultures, education/healthcare, empowering local people, and addressing the needs of both the poor and elite.
This document summarizes the establishment and early history of the Daughters of Charity in the United States from the early 1800s. It discusses how Father Louis Dubourg helped Elizabeth Bayley Seton establish the Sisters of Charity in Baltimore in 1809. The order grew and established schools, hospitals, and other institutions across the Midwest to meet the needs of settlers. In 1850, the Sisters of Charity formally united with the restored Daughters of Charity in Paris. The order adapted to conditions in 19th century America by responding to needs like establishing the first hospital west of the Mississippi in St. Louis in 1828. Sisters provided education, healthcare, and social work. Their legacy of serving the poor continues today
This is about the cry of the rebellion which is the revolution of the Philippines and the Retraction of Rizal which he stated in the letter he had wrote that all the novels, books and writing that he had wrote was all false info and not true
Since the beginning of our family’s recorded history in 1809, several major families from
Apricena have formed our lineage: the DiLella’s, Barone’s, Merlino’s, Della Monica’s, Cardella’s,
Rinaldi’s and Santelli’s.
A survey of the birth, marriage and death records between 1809 and 1910 show that
the majority of the DiLella families in Foggia resided in Carpino, Itschitella and Apricena. In fact,
the DiLella name only appears in southern Italy in the region of Puglia which stretches along the
coast from Foggia to Lecce.
As were the DiLella families located in the area of Foggia, so were the Della Monica’s
and Barone’s. There were many families with these names located in Apricena, Carpino and
San Severo. With regards to the Cardella, Santelli and Rinaldi Families, their distribution
throughout Foggia had a similar pattern. Cardella’s and Santelli’s resided in Apricena and San
Severo, whereas the Rinaldi name is found more widespread throughout other communes in
Foggia such as Apricena, San Severo, Cerignola, Foggia, and Carapelle. Whether our ancestors
from Apricena are related to families located in these communes in Foggia is unknown.
This document provides an overview of Roman Catholicism, including its sacraments, theology, and missionary efforts. It discusses the seven sacraments, the role of the Pope, and the liturgical calendar. It then describes the missionary efforts of Spanish and French colonists in North and South America, comparing their approaches. Finally, it outlines the growth of Catholicism in the English colonies and tensions with Protestants in the 19th century.
Frederic Ozanam, founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and his experience living through the cholera epidemics of 19th century France, in service of the sick poor
Your file Christian Saints of Albania, by Robert Elsie.pdfMarjan DODAJ
The document discusses the history of Christianity and Christian saints in Albania. It notes that while Christianity arrived early in Albania's coastal cities, it had little contact with indigenous Albanian populations in the mountains for many centuries. Some early martyrs had connections to Albania, but were not ethnically Albanian. Over time, certain saints became particularly revered by Albanians as they fitted local belief patterns, including Saint Mary, Saint Nicholas, Saint Veneranda, and Saint George, who together accounted for over half the Catholic churches in early 17th century Albania. The document cautions against interpreting historical figures as Albanian without credible evidence.
This document provides biographical information on three Catholic saints and missionaries to China:
- St. François-Régis Clet was a French Vincentian missionary who arrived in China in 1792. He faced persecution for preaching Christianity and was martyred in 1820 when he was sentenced to death by strangulation.
- St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre was a French Vincentian missionary who arrived in China in 1835. He preached, taught catechism, and administered sacraments until being caught in 1839 during an outbreak of persecution. He was executed in 1840.
- Frédéric-V Înt Lebbe was a Belgian Vincentian missionary who founded Catholic
Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia and decided to join religious life at age 12. She joined the Sisters of Loretto at age 18 and took her vows at age 21, adopting the name Sister Teresa. In 1950, she received permission from the Vatican to start her own order called the Missionaries of Charity to care for the poor and unwanted in Kolkata, India. By the time of her death in 1997, the Missionaries of Charity had grown to over 4,500 sisters operating over 500 missions in more than 100 countries.
Villa 21 is a type of shanty town or slum known as a "villa miseria" located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is home to an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people. Colegio de Buen Consejo is a school established in Villa 21 by Opus Dei to provide education to local youth and help lift residents out of poverty. The school aims to empower students through education so they can pursue university and careers to improve their lives and help their community.
I am told by http://www.linkedin.com/pub/maria-blanca-costa-oliana/69/78b/a21 that I have permission from the authors/owners of the slide presentation to share this publicly.
This document provides biographical details about Daniel de la Sierra, a Claretian Missionary priest from Spain who served in Argentina. It describes his upbringing in rural Castile, his religious formation and studies in Rome, and his assignments teaching in Cordoba and pastoral work in the villas miseria (slums) of Buenos Aires. It outlines his commitment to serving the poor through religious, social, and political promotion work. The document also details his transfer in 1981 to neighborhoods in the south of Buenos Aires where he continued pastoral work, relying on his bicycle for transportation.
The Sisters of St. Paul arrived in the Philippines in 1904 and established their first foundation in Dumaguete. Over the following decades, they opened numerous schools, hospitals, and pastoral centers across the country. Today there are over 500 Sisters in the Philippines engaged in education, healthcare, and pastoral work, with additional Sisters serving in mission abroad. Through their ministries, the Sisters of St. Paul have greatly contributed to the Church and society in the Philippines for over a century.
Thomas Aquinas was a 13th century Italian Dominican priest and philosopher who is considered one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy and Catholic theology. He produced a comprehensive synthesis of Christian theology and Aristotelian philosophy that influenced Roman Catholic doctrine for centuries and was adopted as the official philosophy of the church in 1917. Aquinas was born in Italy in 1225 and joined the Dominican order against his family's wishes. He went on to study and teach at universities in Italy and France, producing works on theology, philosophy and other subjects. Some of his most influential works include the Summa Theologiae and Summa Contra Gentiles. He died in 1274 while teaching at a university in Italy.
St. Joan Antida Thouret faced many challenges throughout her life, from caring for her family at a young age after her mother's death, to risking her life helping others during the dangerous French Revolution. She went on to found the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida and battled opposition from church hierarchy and social systems as she worked to establish her order and provide care for the sick and poor. Though she faced struggles, her order now has sisters spread across 27 countries continuing her legacy of service.
Margaret Louisa Aylward was born in 1810 in Waterford, Ireland to a wealthy merchant family with a long history in the city. She was educated by Quakers in Waterford and then attended the Ursuline boarding school in Thurles. In 1831 she began teaching classes in Waterford and in 1834 joined the Sisters of Charity in Dublin but left in 1836. In 1845 she co-founded the Ladies of Charity in Waterford to provide charity to the poor, with a focus on challenging Protestant proselytization of vulnerable children. The organization grew to over 100 members within 5 years under her leadership.
Frederic Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and exemplified servant leadership. Though he never held an official leadership position, Frederic was widely seen as the leader of the Society. He focused his life on serving others, including his family, students, and members of the Society. Frederic worked to better the lives of the most vulnerable Parisians and encouraged the growth of the Society and its service to the poor. He believed in using non-violent persuasion and bringing people together to create social change.
The fonds contains materials from the life and career of Anglican Bishop Robert John Renison (1875-1957). It includes over 122 linear cm of texts, 500 photographs, and 200 negatives. The materials consist of Renison's writings, sermons, correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs, and objects like his academic robes and medals. The fonds is organized into subfonds on Renison's life events, writings, sermons, correspondence, speeches, and photographs. It also includes materials on Renison's family and Renison University College in Waterloo, Ontario, which was named in his honor.
The document tells the story of how God opened Romania to hear His word. It describes the harsh conditions and oppression under communist rule in the 1980s, when Christianity was banned. Two children, Anda and Ben, grew up in this context, experiencing poverty and hunger. After the Romanian revolution in 1989, communism fell and Christianity was freed. Both Anda and Ben came to faith and eventually attended seminary together in the US. They now work with Insight for Living Ministries to spread the gospel in Romania and address the spiritual hunger, after experiencing physical hunger under communism as children.
Francis de Sales was a Roman Catholic bishop and doctor of the church who was born in 1567 in France. He was ordained as a priest in 1593 and became bishop of Geneva in 1602. As bishop, he worked to restore Catholicism in areas controlled by Calvinists. He co-founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary with Jane de Chantal in 1610. Some of his notable writings included Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God. He advocated living holiness in everyday life rather than through severe penance. Francis de Sales worked to promote the Catholic faith, establish religious orders, and provide spiritual guidance until his death in 1622. He was later canon
The document discusses the history and growth of Christianity in Africa, South America, Asia, and other parts of the world. It notes that Christianity was initially spread through western missionaries establishing schools and hospitals and empowering local leaders. Over time, indigenous churches formed and experienced rapid growth as leadership transitioned fully to local people. The sequence often involved an initial planting of seeds, a period of local training and education, a crisis that forced transition to local control, and then tremendous expansion under indigenous leadership. Key factors in various regions included engagement with local cultures, education/healthcare, empowering local people, and addressing the needs of both the poor and elite.
This document summarizes the establishment and early history of the Daughters of Charity in the United States from the early 1800s. It discusses how Father Louis Dubourg helped Elizabeth Bayley Seton establish the Sisters of Charity in Baltimore in 1809. The order grew and established schools, hospitals, and other institutions across the Midwest to meet the needs of settlers. In 1850, the Sisters of Charity formally united with the restored Daughters of Charity in Paris. The order adapted to conditions in 19th century America by responding to needs like establishing the first hospital west of the Mississippi in St. Louis in 1828. Sisters provided education, healthcare, and social work. Their legacy of serving the poor continues today
This is about the cry of the rebellion which is the revolution of the Philippines and the Retraction of Rizal which he stated in the letter he had wrote that all the novels, books and writing that he had wrote was all false info and not true
Since the beginning of our family’s recorded history in 1809, several major families from
Apricena have formed our lineage: the DiLella’s, Barone’s, Merlino’s, Della Monica’s, Cardella’s,
Rinaldi’s and Santelli’s.
A survey of the birth, marriage and death records between 1809 and 1910 show that
the majority of the DiLella families in Foggia resided in Carpino, Itschitella and Apricena. In fact,
the DiLella name only appears in southern Italy in the region of Puglia which stretches along the
coast from Foggia to Lecce.
As were the DiLella families located in the area of Foggia, so were the Della Monica’s
and Barone’s. There were many families with these names located in Apricena, Carpino and
San Severo. With regards to the Cardella, Santelli and Rinaldi Families, their distribution
throughout Foggia had a similar pattern. Cardella’s and Santelli’s resided in Apricena and San
Severo, whereas the Rinaldi name is found more widespread throughout other communes in
Foggia such as Apricena, San Severo, Cerignola, Foggia, and Carapelle. Whether our ancestors
from Apricena are related to families located in these communes in Foggia is unknown.
This document provides an overview of Roman Catholicism, including its sacraments, theology, and missionary efforts. It discusses the seven sacraments, the role of the Pope, and the liturgical calendar. It then describes the missionary efforts of Spanish and French colonists in North and South America, comparing their approaches. Finally, it outlines the growth of Catholicism in the English colonies and tensions with Protestants in the 19th century.
Frederic Ozanam, founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and his experience living through the cholera epidemics of 19th century France, in service of the sick poor
Your file Christian Saints of Albania, by Robert Elsie.pdfMarjan DODAJ
The document discusses the history of Christianity and Christian saints in Albania. It notes that while Christianity arrived early in Albania's coastal cities, it had little contact with indigenous Albanian populations in the mountains for many centuries. Some early martyrs had connections to Albania, but were not ethnically Albanian. Over time, certain saints became particularly revered by Albanians as they fitted local belief patterns, including Saint Mary, Saint Nicholas, Saint Veneranda, and Saint George, who together accounted for over half the Catholic churches in early 17th century Albania. The document cautions against interpreting historical figures as Albanian without credible evidence.
This document provides biographical information on three Catholic saints and missionaries to China:
- St. François-Régis Clet was a French Vincentian missionary who arrived in China in 1792. He faced persecution for preaching Christianity and was martyred in 1820 when he was sentenced to death by strangulation.
- St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre was a French Vincentian missionary who arrived in China in 1835. He preached, taught catechism, and administered sacraments until being caught in 1839 during an outbreak of persecution. He was executed in 1840.
- Frédéric-V Înt Lebbe was a Belgian Vincentian missionary who founded Catholic
Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia and decided to join religious life at age 12. She joined the Sisters of Loretto at age 18 and took her vows at age 21, adopting the name Sister Teresa. In 1950, she received permission from the Vatican to start her own order called the Missionaries of Charity to care for the poor and unwanted in Kolkata, India. By the time of her death in 1997, the Missionaries of Charity had grown to over 4,500 sisters operating over 500 missions in more than 100 countries.
Villa 21 is a type of shanty town or slum known as a "villa miseria" located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is home to an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people. Colegio de Buen Consejo is a school established in Villa 21 by Opus Dei to provide education to local youth and help lift residents out of poverty. The school aims to empower students through education so they can pursue university and careers to improve their lives and help their community.
I am told by http://www.linkedin.com/pub/maria-blanca-costa-oliana/69/78b/a21 that I have permission from the authors/owners of the slide presentation to share this publicly.
This document provides a literature review and proposes research on ethics and governance issues related to sustainability in Asia. It discusses 5 areas: 1) corporate and state governance and the rule of law, 2) ethics and morality, 3) genuine poverty alleviation, 4) collaborative efforts, and 5) training and education. For each area, it reviews relevant literature and proposes potential research questions. The overarching goal is to contribute to a rethinking of business's role in society and the design and implementation of sustainable practices.
Blog article on the Leonardo Polo Institute of Philosophy Conference held last Sept. 29, 2014 at IESE Madrid and info on the Journal of Polian Studies.
This document discusses civic responsibility and involvement in elections. It emphasizes that citizens have a duty to contribute to the good of society through their participation in the political process. Voters are expected to follow their conscience when choosing public officials who will serve the common good. When evaluating candidates, voters should consider whether they demonstrate strong character, conscience, competence, compassion, and commitment. There are also three basic criteria that should be used: whether the candidate has relevant leadership experience and qualifications, has personal integrity and respects human rights, and is committed to addressing important issues facing the nation.
Abby Johnson founded the And Then There Were None (ATTWN) ministry to help abortion workers leave the industry. ATTWN provides financial, spiritual, and emotional support to facilitate their transition. The ministry's goal is to effect a spiritual transformation in abortion workers, as Abby experienced, by showing compassion and focusing on prayer, peace, mercy, understanding, and the value of human life. ATTWN establishes prayer teams to pray for conversion of hearts on the abortion issue and connects workers to support as they leave their jobs.
This document discusses issues in business governance following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in response to major corporate accounting scandals. It provides background on the role of businesses in the economy and the need for proper ethical governance. It discusses reactions to SOX through similar laws in other countries and debates around the costs and benefits. Finally, it calls for businesses to practice genuine corporate social responsibility, care for human capital, and support moral education in business schools.
The Bishop-Prelate issued a letter for the Year of Faith discussing several topics:
1) The need for a new evangelization and returning to the roots of the Gospel.
2) Priority areas of apostolate including research/teaching, faith/reason, public morality, and family.
3) Knowing and professing our faith through doctrinal formation and union with Christ in prayer and penance.
4) The duty to do apostolate and concluding remarks.
Leonardo polo transcendental anthropologyAliza Racelis
Brief description of Spanish Philosopher Leonardo Polo's "transcendental anthropology". Anthropological Transcendentals: 1) Personal co-existence, 2) Personal freedom, 3) Personal knowledge, 4) Personal Love. http://www.leonardopoloinstitute.org/journal-of-polian-studies.html
This document summarizes a lecture on markets, morality, and the current financial crisis. It discusses how shareholder primacy has driven short-term thinking at the expense of other stakeholders. Alternative views of the purpose of business are presented that focus on ethics, human dignity, and the common good rather than just profits. The document advocates for recognizing moral values in economics and moving towards a more sustainable and human-centered economic model.
Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Catholic priest born in 1894 who was devoted to the Immaculate Virgin Mary. He founded the Militia of the Immaculate to promote devotion to Mary and established monasteries and publications to spread Catholic teachings. During World War II, he provided refuge for Jews and others at his monastery. Imprisoned at Auschwitz, he volunteered to die in a starvation bunker in place of another man with a family. He survived for two weeks before being killed with an injection. Kolbe was later canonized for his heroic act of charity and continues to inspire with his devotion and sacrifice.
The document summarizes events surrounding the first ordination of priests from Opus Dei on June 25, 1944 in Madrid, Spain. It describes how the founder of Opus Dei, St. Josemaria Escriva, worked with the Bishop of Madrid, Leopoldo Eijo y Garay, to ordain the first three priests who were members of Opus Dei. It discusses the preparations, examinations, and conferring of holy orders leading up to their priestly ordination on that date with Bishop Eijo presiding. The event was well attended and marked an important milestone for Opus Dei in having priests to carry out its mission.
Marcantonio Durando was born in 1801 in Italy to a wealthy family. He joined the Congregation of the Mission at age 17 and became known as a powerful preacher whose sermons brought many to tears. He was appointed superior of the Turin house in 1830 and turned it into a center for clergy retreats and conferences. Durando went on to establish many charitable organizations, introduce the Daughters of Charity to Italy, and found the Nazarene Sisters to help the sick. He was seen as a second St. Vincent de Paul for Italy due to his initiative in founding projects and providing advice. Durando died in 1880 at age 80 while still working to help others.
This document provides a detailed biography of Saint Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori. It discusses his birth and family background in Naples, Italy in 1696. It describes his education and early career as a lawyer before he felt called to the priesthood at age 30. It outlines his founding of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and his work establishing the order. The document also covers Saint Alphonsus's numerous writings on theology, morality and other topics. It discusses his later roles as bishop and doctor of the Church before providing details of his canonization.
Charles Borromeo was a highly influential Catholic reformer born in 1538 in Lombardy, Italy. He came from a noble family and was a nephew of Pope Pius IV. As a young man he studied law but felt called to the priesthood. He became a cardinal at age 22 and used his influence to help reform the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation. As Archbishop of Milan from 1565 until his death in 1584, he worked tirelessly to reform clergy training, establish seminaries, strengthen the faith of ordinary people, and care for those afflicted during times of plague and famine. He promoted strict discipline but also compassion. Charles Borromeo is regarded as a leading figure of the Counter
Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491 in Spain and founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. During his childhood he was educated as a nobleman but after being injured in a battle, he underwent a religious conversion. He wrote the Spiritual Exercises and gathered followers to serve the pope. In 1534, he and six others took vows and founded the Jesuit order, which was approved by the pope in 1540. Ignatius led the Jesuits and oversaw their growth until his death in Rome in 1556, helping to shape the Counter-Reformation.
The document provides an overview of the book "Donec Formetur Christus in Vobis" ("Until Christ Be Formed in You") by James Alberione, the founder of the Pauline Family. It describes Alberione's spiritual journey and how he established the Pauline Family in the early 20th century to spread the gospel using modern media like print. It details the growth of the Pauline printing press and religious communities from small beginnings in the 1910s to hundreds of members and widespread publication by the 1920s.
Rizal was exiled to Dapitan by the Spanish authorities due to his writings and activities. During his 4 years in exile, he developed the town through infrastructure projects, agriculture, medicine and teaching. He established a model community and school. However, he was still monitored by Spanish spies. Rizal made the best of his situation in Dapitan and contributed greatly to the development of the town.
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Honorat Kozminski was a Polish Capuchin priest born in 1829 who founded numerous religious orders in Poland during a period of persecution by the Russian Empire. After losing his faith in his youth, he underwent a religious conversion and joined the Capuchin Order. He went on to establish 26 male and female religious congregations. These orders lived openly in society but took vows and followed a hidden religious lifestyle focused on prayer and charitable works. Honorat advocated for this approach as a way to continue the Church's mission under oppression. He remained dedicated to his spiritual children until his death in 1916 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1988.
The document summarizes the geographical expansion of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from the 1860s to the 1880s. It discusses how the church expanded westward across America and also began establishing congregations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific. Key figures like Washington Morse, Merritt Kellogg, and J.N. Andrews played important roles in establishing the church in places like Minnesota, California, Switzerland, and England. By the 1880s, Adventist missionaries had begun preaching in many parts of the world.
Saint John of God, Founder of the Hospitallers.pptxMartin M Flynn
He was the founder of the Hospitaller Order of San Juan de Dios. He was the initiator of the modern hospital and is the patron saint of the sick, nurses, hospitals and firefighters, co-patron of Granada.
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This document provides a summary of Yves Congar's journal of the Second Vatican Council. It describes Congar's background and theological work prior to the Council. It explains that Congar kept a detailed journal during the Council sessions and meetings from 1962 to 1965. The journal provides an eyewitness account of Congar's participation as a consultor and expert, and allows readers to follow the Council's work step-by-step. Though written informally, the journal offers Congar's immediate reactions and insights into the historic event.
The removal of the papacy to Avignon signaled a change in its status and relationship with rulers. Living away from Rome in France, the Avignon popes demanded increasingly higher taxes. This disturbed the people and countries like England who were against French domination of the church during the Hundred Years' War. The French king also gained confidence in controlling the papacy after arresting Pope Boniface VIII.
Truth to Power, by Father Andrew Britz, Intro and Chapter 1Cadence PR
Truth to Power presents the best from twenty years of provocative journalism by Father Andrew Britz, a Benedictine monk at St. Peter’s Abbey in the hinterland of rural Saskatchewan, far from the centres of ecclesiastical and political influence.
Britz was editor of The Prairie Messenger, a prophetic Catholic weekly news journal that has been published by the monks since 1904. He was fearless in speaking truth to the powerful in church and society—to popes and prime ministers, capitalists and clerics. “It is easy producing a prophetic paper year in and year out,” he writes in one of the editorials published in this book. “Prophets call us to a new age.”
The new age for Britz is one that resists an imperial papacy, one in which his church honours and takes seriously the gifts of all the baptized—lay people as well as clerics, woman as well as men, and the poor, especially the poor. Britz’s world is also one where the abuses of liberal capitalism are held in check, where militarization is curtailed, where the earth and all its peoples are treated with respect, and one where all religions act in unity for the common good.
Although Britz is best known for provocative editorials, there is also a deeply contemplative dimension to his writing, the legacy of his life as a monk and a trained liturgist who is deeply steeped in church history.
In Truth to Power, Britz confronts honestly and with clarity the issues that confront us:
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Frederic Ozanam founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833 with six other friends in Paris. The Society was directed by laymen rather than priests, which caused some distrust from clergy. However, Bishop Eugene de Mazenod supported the Society, which then spread rapidly. Joseph Emmanuel Bailly, who ran a Catholic newspaper, provided meeting space and guidance for the young founders. He introduced them to Sister Rosalie Rendu, who provided the first list of families in need. The Society formalized their approach in the first Rule, likely drafted with input from Ozanam and others. The spirituality of the Society, as inspired by Ozanam, focused on sanctification through
Saint Philip Neri was an Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory in the 16th century. He was born in Florence in 1515 and showed an early passion for helping the poor and preaching. After experiencing a spiritual ecstasy, he moved to Rome and devoted himself fully to charity work. He established various organizations to help the sick and travelers. Philip was ordained as a priest in 1551 and founded the Oratory, gathering people for prayer and discussion. The Oratory grew in popularity and influenced many people. Pope Gregory XIII officially recognized the Congregation of the Oratory in 1575. Philip Neri spent his last years in Rome, dying in 1595 after a life dedicated to
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A biography of a Polish orphan who grew up with the Nazi invasion and Communist domination to become an international spiritual leader -
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The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) was founded in 1970 by French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre to preserve traditional Catholic practices and reject modernizing reforms. Lefebvre ordained four men as bishops in 1988 without Vatican approval, resulting in his excommunication. The SSPX has established churches, including Our Lady of Victories in the Philippines, to instill traditional doctrines and remains in an irregular canonical status with Rome.
This document discusses the Declaration of the Civil Society initiative presented by IFFD at the UN's 20th anniversary of the Year of the Family. It has received endorsements from 132 organizations in 58 countries. It also discusses trends impacting intergenerational relationships like increased mobility, urbanization, and non-traditional family structures posing challenges but also opportunities for support. Family bonds remain strong with family members assisting one another through challenges.
The document discusses the virtue of chastity, describing it as the positive integration of sexuality within a person and in their relationships. It addresses sins against chastity, explaining that sexuality is ordered towards procreation and unity between spouses. The document also outlines the struggle to live a chaste life and resist temptation through prudence, modesty, and temperance.
This document discusses metaphysics and ethics. It addresses questions about the nature of reality and human behavior. It examines concepts like goodness, truth, freedom and beauty from a metaphysical perspective. It explores how culture relates to the transcendental properties of being, including unity, truth, goodness and beauty. It argues that contemporary culture has become disconnected from these fundamental principles and focuses more on individual desires.
Relevant information and decision makingAliza Racelis
This document discusses key concepts around relevant information and decision making. It defines relevant information as predicted future costs and revenues that will differ among alternatives. While historical data can help predict the future, it is not directly relevant to current decisions. The document also discusses accuracy vs relevance in decision making, opportunity costs, avoidable vs unavoidable costs, make-or-buy decisions, and optimal use of limited resources.
The document discusses leadership theories and concepts. It provides an anecdote about Shelley Lazarus' mentorship under David Ogilvy which helped her advance her career. It then reviews various leadership theories such as trait theory, situational theory, transformational leadership, and discusses qualities of effective leaders like vision, passion for change, and being a teacher.
The document discusses Catholic teachings on sexual ethics and the virtue of chastity. It explains that sexuality affects the whole human person in body and soul, and should reflect the complementarity and integrity of the person. Chastity involves self-mastery and maintaining integrity, directing one's passions toward the good of marriage and family. It also discusses sources on these topics, including works by Thomas Aquinas, Peter Kreeft, and advocates of abstinence-only education.
The document discusses Catholic teachings on sexual ethics and the virtue of chastity. It defines love and discusses the different types of love according to Aristotle and Aquinas. Chastity involves integrity of the person and integrality of self-gift. It is a school of self-mastery that orders one's passions towards gift of self. Abstinence education is said to be effective by emphasizing self-restraint and building healthy relationships.
The document discusses various frameworks for ethical decision making in business including the four spheres of morality that executives must consider: their private lives, responsibilities as economic agents, roles as company leaders, and obligations beyond their firms. It also outlines different ethical theories like consequentialism, rights-based ethics, and virtue ethics. The document advocates for leaders to answer their "call" to business by creating ethical corporate cultures and serving as virtuous role models through servant leadership.
The document discusses various frameworks for ethical decision making in business including the four spheres of morality that executives must consider: their private lives, responsibilities as economic agents, as company leaders, and beyond their firm's boundaries. It also outlines different ethical theories like consequentialism, rights-based ethics, and virtue ethics. The document advocates for leaders to answer their call to business through servant leadership and creating an ethical corporate culture.
Insurance companies protect individuals and corporations from risks by offering products like life, property, and casualty insurance. Securities firms and investment banks raise funds through debt and equity securities for corporations and governments, and facilitate trading of securities. Financial institutions include commercial banks that accept deposits and make loans, as well as non-bank institutions that transform cash into other financial instruments.
The document defines and discusses key cost accounting terms and concepts. It describes how costs flow through a manufacturing company, from raw materials to work in process to finished goods. It also covers cost accumulation procedures like job order costing and process costing, and how costs move from the balance sheet to the income statement. Cost classification categories like direct vs indirect, variable vs fixed, and product vs period costs are also summarized.
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
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The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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The pervasiveness of Lying in today's World.pptxniwres
In our interconnected world, lies weave through the fabric of society like hidden threads. We encounter them in politics, media, personal relationships, and even within ourselves. The prevalence of deception raises profound questions about truth, trust, and the human condition.
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Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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Orlandis, “Mis recuerdos [Primeros tiempos del Opus Dei in Roma]”, RIALP.
3. • Alvaro del Portillo was born in Madrid on March 11, 1914.
• His parents were: Clementina Diez de Sollano Portillo (who was
born in Cuernavaca, Mexico) and Ramón del Portillo Pardo (born in
Madrid) who took up Law at the Universidad Central.
• He was born in a devout Catholic family; he was the third of eight
children: Ramón, Paco, Álvaro, Pilar, Pepe, Ángel, Tere y Carlos.
• Alvaro was baptized 6 days from birth at the Parroquia de San José
and was given the name Álvaro José María Eulogio (the latter, the
Saint of the day, in accord with a custom in Spain). On 28 December
1916, he received the sacrament of Confirmation.
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water authorities. At the same
time he studied Philosophy
and Literature, specializing in
history, and in 1944 he
completed his doctorate on the
early exploration of the
California coast.
7. http://pinterest.com/opusdei/d-alvaro-del-portillo/
• To his doctorate in
engineering he later added
doctorates in history and
canon law.
• In 1935, he joined Opus Dei.
He received formation
directly from the founder,
with the spirit corresponding
to this new path in the
Church. He carried out a
wide-ranging work of
evangelization among his
fellow students and
colleagues, and from 1939 he
undertook numerous
apostolic journeys to various
cities in Spain.
8. From: John F. Coverdale, Uncommon Faith, Scepter Publishers
“…A few months before Pedro [Casciaro] and Paco [Botella]
joined Opus Dei, another civil engineering student, Alvaro del
Portillo, had joined. Del Portillo was a handsome, athletic
young man from a well-to-do family. Father Josemaria had
been praying for him ever since 1931 when his aunt, who was
a volunteer at the Foundation for the Sick, had mentioned her
nephew Alvaro when Father Josemaria asked her if she knew
of any good student who might be interested in some
apostolic activities he hoped to organize.
Unlike Pedro, Alvaro had received a thorough religious
education, and he went to Mass and said the rosary almost
every day, although he showed little interest in the highly
politicized religious associations of students that abounded
in Madrid during the early years of the Second Spanish
Republic. Alvaro and a number of other students had gotten
involved, during the 1933-1934 school year, in the activities of
the St Vincent de Paul Society in Vallecas, an extremely poor
neighborhood on the outskirts of Madrid. They went there
regularly to teach catechism to children and to try to alleviate
the sufferings of the sick and the poor.
At the time, Catholics in Spain were persecuted; Alvaro
was even wounded [he was hit with a monkey wrench]
while teaching catechism in one of Madrid’s poorest
neighborhoods. …
9. Álvaro del Portillo:
Very soon he became the founder St Josemaría
Escrivá’s best support. [The Decree of Heroic Virtues
promulgated by the Congregation for the Causes of
Saints on 28 June 2012 describes the future blessed
as a “profoundly good and amiable man, able to
transmit peace and serenity to souls.”]
14. In 1946 he moved to Rome. With his intellectual work
with Saint Josemaría and his work for the Holy See he
carried out a deep reflection on the role and
responsibility of the lay faithful in the Church’s mission,
through their ordinary work and their social and family
relations. Between 1947 and 1950 he spurred forward
the apostolic expansion of Opus Dei in Rome, Milan,
Naples, Palermo and other Italian cities. He promoted
Christian formational activities and provided priestly
service to many people.
16. Father Escriva, Alvaro del Portillo,
Salvador Canals and a fourth person
went to see the villa. It was on the
corner of Viale Bruno Buozzi and Via
di Villa Sacchetti. The garden went
down as far as Via Domenico Cirillo.
Count Gori Mazzoleni received them
in the porter’s lodge where he was
living, since the main house was still
occupied by civil servants and
employees of the Hungarian
Legation, who were staying on there
illegally (and would continue to do so
for two more years). Father Escriva
liked the situation of the house, the
extent of the land which could be built
on, and the quattrocento Florentine
style of the main building. He asked
Don Alvaro to go ahead with
arranging the purchase. As they had
no money, their only possible method
was to buy the property by making a
symbolic down payment. Then they
would get a mortgage on it and use it
to pay off the Count.
http://www.josemariaescriva.info/article/ten-years-amidst-scaffolding-and-bricklayers
17.
18. Don Alvaro, Salvador Canals and a lawyer friend, Dr. Merlini, negotiated with the owner and came to an agreement. They
achieved such a reduction on the initial price that it almost seemed a gift. Two or three years later the property would be worth
thirty or forty times as much. But the fact was that even though it was a small amount, at the time they did not have the money.
They resorted to asking everyone they knew for help. They managed to persuade the owner of the villa to formalise the sale
without any money, giving him as a pledge a few gold coins which they had been keeping to make a sacred vessel with. As
they did not want to lose these, they stipulated in the contract that the gold coins should be returned when they paid the total
amount. They committed themselves to finalising the deal within two months. Gori Mazzoleni’s only condition was for payment
to be made in Swiss francs. He was content to wait until the buyers got the money together. When the contract was finally
signed, in the early hours of the morning, Don Alvaro and Salvador Canals returned to the apartment in Città Leonina to find
Father Escriva waiting for them, not just awake but on his knees, praying in the oratory.
“He accepted the gold coins – and he’s giving us two months!” they said. “His only condition is that the payment must be made
in Swiss francs.”
Father Escriva started to laugh and shrugged his shoulders, surprised and amused. “We don’t care! We have neither lira nor
francs, and one currency is the same as another for Our Lord.” Later on, asking his daughters to pray for this matter, he said
with a mischievous wink, “Mind you get the currency right: it has to be in Swiss francs.”
Payment had not yet been made when Count Gori Mazzoleni met Encarnita Ortega and Concha Andres one day on the streets
of Rome. He stopped his car and gave them a lift to Città Leonina. On the way he praised Don Alvaro to the skies: “To me,
he’s not just an honest person with whom I’ve made a deal; he’s a loyal friend, a wise counsellor, and an admirable priest.”
19. During Fr. del Portillo’s years in Rome, the Holy See
entrusted a number of tasks to him, and he carried
these out with great dedication. He was a consultor
to several congregations and councils of the Holy
See, such as the Congregation for the Doctrine of
the Faith, the Congregation for the Clergy, the
Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and the
Pontifical Council for Social Communications. He
took part in the Second Vatican Council in various
capacities, first as head of the ante-preparatory
Commission on the Laity and then as secretary to
the Commission on the Discipline of the Clergy, and
also as a consultor to other commissions. His books
Faithful and Laity in the Church (1969) and On the
Priesthood (1970) are largely the fruit of that
experience. As a member of the Commission for the
Revision of the Code of Canon Law, he also helped
draft the current Code, promulgated by John Paul II
in 1983..
22. Contribution to the Second Vatican Council [WIKIPEDIA]:
The history of del Portillo's involvement is as follows:
May 2, 1959: named Consultor of the congregation of the Council;
August 10, 1959: named President of the VII internal Commission De laicatu
catholico;
Named member of the pre-preparatory Commission on the states of
perfection;
August 12 elected member of the III Commission of the Congregation of the
Council encharged to study the so-called peculiaria nostrae aetatis
apostolatus media.
October 4, 1962: named conciliar “Peritus.”
November 4, 1962: named “Peritus” of the Commission for the Discipline of
the Clergy and Christian People;
November 8, 1962: named Secretary of this organism
Named Consultor of the Commissions for the Bishops and the regime of the
dioceses, the Religious and the Discipline of the Faith.
September 29 – December 1963: during the Second Session of the Council,
the Commission for the Discipline of the Clergy and the Christian People, of
which D. Alvaro was Secretary, was charged to synthesize into a single
conciliar decree (to become “Presbyterorum Ordinis). He coordinated the
work of the members of the Commission which became a conciliar text of a
single chapter subdivided into 10 parts.
23. Alvaro del Portillo:
“A good and faithful
servant”
Three months after St
Josemaria’s death on
June 26, 1975, Msgr.
Alvaro del Portillo –
“Don Alvaro” – was
elected to succeed him
at the head of Opus Dei.
No one was surprised when, on September 15, 1975, Don Alvaro was
unanimously elected as the founder’s successor. He himself later said to
the electors, “You have chosen to place the burden of the Work upon the
shoulders of this poor man, and I know why. I well know that I am worth
nothing, that I can do nothing, that I am nothing. You did this because you
knew that I spent more time than anyone else with our Father, and you
wanted continuity. You have not voted for Alvaro del Portillo; you have elected
our Father.” Don Alvaro first met St Josemaria in July 1935 and from then on
was constantly with him.
That same day, September 15, just before one o’clock in the afternoon, he
went down to the crypt of Our Lady of Peace. It was the first visit he made to
the tomb of the founder since being elected as his successor. When he
entered, all those present stood up as a sign of respect. Don Alvaro gestured
towards the tomb and said, “Where there is a skipper, a sailor doesn’t give the
orders. And the skipper is here.” Then he knelt down, kissed the marble slab
and said, “Ask him to be the one to direct the Work, from heaven, and to have
his successors be just his instruments and nothing more.”
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo used to quote “with great delight,” as he himself put
it, the advice that Pope Paul VI had given him during his first audience after
the death of Monsignor Escriva. “He encouraged me,” he would say, “to have
always the most absolute fidelity to the founder’s spirit. He said to me in a
very assured and enthusiastic tone of voice, ‘Always, whenever you have
some matter to resolve, put yourself in the presence of God and ask yourself,
What would the founder do? And then act accordingly’.”
On March 23, 1994, the day of Don Alvaro’s death, Don Javier Echevarria, the
present Prelate of Opus Dei, summed up his work as head of Opus Dei in
these words: “His period of governing Opus Dei has been a beautiful one. For
many reasons, it has been a marvelous adventure. He had to preserve the
witness of a saint, and he accepted the challenge (if I may put it this way) by
moving ahead with the same gracefulness, rhythm and energy that always
characterized our Founder.”
28. Bishop Alvaro del Portillo:
Early in the morning of March 23, 1994, God called
his good and faithful servant to Himself. Bishop del
Portillo had returned only a few hours before from a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where, with deep prayer
and piety, he had followed Jesus’ footsteps from
Nazareth to the Holy Sepulcher, and had celebrated
his last Mass on earth in the Church of the Cenacle in
Jerusalem. Later that day, Pope John Paul II came to
pray before Bishop del Portillo’s remains, which now
lie in the crypt of the Church of the Prelature, Our
Lady of Peace at Bruno Buozzi 75, Rome.
Cardinal Ruini … spoke of the prestige he enjoyed in
the Roman Curia. “We can highlight here the multi-
faceted activity carried out by Bishop Del Portillo in
the service of the Holy See. His deep pastoral
experience gained at the side of Saint Josemaría, his
proven human qualities, and his theological and
juridical competence fitted him for multiple tasks.”
And he continued: “The occasions that I had of
meeting with Bishop del Portillo convinced me that I
was in the presence of an exemplary pastor: the
firmness of his adhesion to the doctrine of the
Church, his union with the Pope, his pastoral charity,
his humility, his balance, all clearly evinced an interior
richness that was not at all common.”
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32. The Prelate of Opus Dei described
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo as “Saint
Josemaría’s best support, and a
most faithful collaborator of John
Paul II.” And he added: “I turn to
the intercession of this good and
faithful servant, and I ask him to
‘infect’ us with his loyalty to God,
the Church, the Pope, Saint
Josemaría, and to his friends. I ask
him to win for us a share in his
social concern, which was shown
in the many initiatives around the
world for people in need which he
encouraged. I ask that he may
transmit to us his special love for
the family and his passionate love
for the priesthood, as well as his
tender and simple piety, which had
such a Marian flavour.”
opusdeitoday.org
Un día de julio de 1977, al comenzar el almuerzo, mientras se servía, absorto en la conversación, don Álvaro no advirtió que se ponía algu-nas patatas, además de las consabidas verduras. Al darse cuenta, se las pasó a don Florencio Sánchez Bella y a don Joaquín Alonso, sentados junto a él. Esto le recordó algunas palabras que le decía de pequeño Clementina, su madre. Álvaro tenía que comer rápidamente para llegar a tiempo a las clases de la tarde en el colegio. Al despedirse, tomaba algo del plato de postre de su madre, y ella solía repetir: «De tu boca te lo quitarán a ti tus hijos». Clementina Diez de Sollano Portillo era guapa y distinguida, buena cristiana. Había nacido en Cuernavaca, en Méjico, donde vivieron sus padres hasta su regreso a España tras el proceso revolucionario que comenzó en 1910. Conservaba la nacionalidad mexicana y el acento dulce y suave del habla de aquella tierra. Realizó parte de sus estudios en Londres, en el Colegio de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón: además de consolidar el inglés, que siempre manejó bien, tal vez aprendió allí a vivir la rectitud cristiana con flexibilidad, sin sentimentalismos, con sentido común y visión sobrenatural. Mujer culta y aficionada a la lectura, le gustaba leer biografías y libros de espiritualidad. Tenía siempre a mano el Kempis. Acudía diariamente a Misa. Su hijo Álvaro heredó algunos de los rasgos de su carácter, tales como la afabilidad y la delicadeza en el trato; la sonrisa que acompañaba sus decisiones, aún las más enérgicas, el acendrado espíritu de comprensión, que le llevaba a no hablar mal de nadie ni criticar a ninguna persona. Y heredó algo mucho más elemental: la capacidad de tomar imperturbablemente las comidas europeas más picantes, nunca tan sabrosas para él, como el viejo chile chipotlemexicano. El ambiente familiar infundió en su alma la devoción a la Virgen, a través del rezo del Santo Rosario. Y aprendió de labios de su madre una popular e ingenua oración a Santa María, que se acostumbró a rezar a diario: «Dulce madre, no te alejes, / tu vista de mi no apartes, / ven conmigo a todas partes / y solo nunca me dejes. / Ya que me proteges tanto, / como verdadera Madre, / haz que me bendiga el Padre, / el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo». Evocaba también sus raíces mexicanas en agosto de 1977, a propósito del apelativo Santina –«señal de cariño, de confianza, de amor»– con que se dirigen en Asturias a su Patrona. Nos confesó que, de pequeño, llamaba a su madre «mamasita», y que después aprendió de San Josemaría a invocar a la Santísima Virgen diciéndole: ¡Madre, Madrecita! Algunas semanas atrás, en ese verano de 1977, relató incidentalmente un detalle heroico de la vida cristiana de su madre. Aunque ella tenía gran delicadeza de alma de no hablar de esto, su hijo se había dado cuenta de que se levantaba muy pronto –me pareció entender que a las cuatro de la mañana– , se bañaba con agua fría por mortificación y, luego hacía una hora de oración. Don Álvaro asociaba estos detalles con la preocupación de doña Clementina por la fe de una persona próxima a la que quería mucho. Su marido, don Ramón del Portillo Pardo, había nacido en Madrid y estudió la carrera de derecho en la entonces llamada Universidad Central. Trabajó en la compañía de seguros Plus Ultra. Hombre ordenado y trabajador, muy hogareño, era –según evoca su hija Pilar– «pulcro y correcto en todo, muy educado y elegante; sumamente puntual y muy minucioso». Prevalecía en su carácter la precisión, la exactitud, la seriedad. «De todos modos –puntualiza otro hijo, Carlos,– era serio, pero no severo. No lo recuerdo en absoluto como persona adusta, envarada o fría». Clementina y Ramón vivieron, al comienzo de su matrimonio, en calle del Caballero de Gracia. Pero pronto se trasladaron a una casa más amplia en la calle de Alcalá 75. Allí nació Álvaro. Casi en frente, estaba el «Sotanillo», una chocolatería castiza, hoy desaparecida, ligada a las actividades apostólicas del Fundador del Opus Dei en los años treinta. Más adelante, marcharon al último piso de otro edificio en la no lejana Calle Conde de Aranda, número 16. Tuvieron ocho hijos: Ramón, Paco, Álvaro, Pilar, Pepe, Ángel, Tere y Carlos. Álvaro nació el 11 de marzo de 1914 y fue bautizado seis días después en la Parroquia de San José. Le impusieron el nombre de Álvaro José María Eulogio (este último, santo del día, según una costumbre muy arraigada entonces en España). El 28 diciembre de 1916 recibió la Confirmación, en la parroquia de la Concepción (en aquella época era usual en España administrar enseguida este sacramento a los niños). El 11 de marzo de 1989, cuando cumplía 75 años, don Álvaro celebró la Misa en la iglesia prelaticia de Santa María de la Paz. En la homi-lía, al repasar con gratitud tantos beneficios como había recibido del Señor a lo largo de su vida, evocó en primer término, el hecho de haber nacido en el seno de una familia cristiana, donde aprendió a ser piadoso. Recordó a doña Clementina, «que me inculcó una especial devoción al Sagrado Corazón y al Espíritu Santo, y una particular veneración a la santísima Virgen bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora del Carmen». Y añadía: «Dios nuestro Señor quiso que fuera amigo de mi padre, y esto, evidentemente, evitó que tuviese malas amistades». De Salvador Bernal,«Recuerdo de Álvaro del Portillo, Prelado del Opus Dei», Ediciones Rialp, Madrid 1996
Un día de julio de 1977, al comenzar el almuerzo, mientras se servía, absorto en la conversación, don Álvaro no advirtió que se ponía algu-nas patatas, además de las consabidas verduras. Al darse cuenta, se las pasó a don Florencio Sánchez Bella y a don Joaquín Alonso, sentados junto a él. Esto le recordó algunas palabras que le decía de pequeño Clementina, su madre. Álvaro tenía que comer rápidamente para llegar a tiempo a las clases de la tarde en el colegio. Al despedirse, tomaba algo del plato de postre de su madre, y ella solía repetir: «De tu boca te lo quitarán a ti tus hijos». Clementina Diez de Sollano Portillo era guapa y distinguida, buena cristiana. Había nacido en Cuernavaca, en Méjico, donde vivieron sus padres hasta su regreso a España tras el proceso revolucionario que comenzó en 1910. Conservaba la nacionalidad mexicana y el acento dulce y suave del habla de aquella tierra. Realizó parte de sus estudios en Londres, en el Colegio de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón: además de consolidar el inglés, que siempre manejó bien, tal vez aprendió allí a vivir la rectitud cristiana con flexibilidad, sin sentimentalismos, con sentido común y visión sobrenatural. Mujer culta y aficionada a la lectura, le gustaba leer biografías y libros de espiritualidad. Tenía siempre a mano el Kempis. Acudía diariamente a Misa. Su hijo Álvaro heredó algunos de los rasgos de su carácter, tales como la afabilidad y la delicadeza en el trato; la sonrisa que acompañaba sus decisiones, aún las más enérgicas, el acendrado espíritu de comprensión, que le llevaba a no hablar mal de nadie ni criticar a ninguna persona. Y heredó algo mucho más elemental: la capacidad de tomar imperturbablemente las comidas europeas más picantes, nunca tan sabrosas para él, como el viejo chile chipotlemexicano. El ambiente familiar infundió en su alma la devoción a la Virgen, a través del rezo del Santo Rosario. Y aprendió de labios de su madre una popular e ingenua oración a Santa María, que se acostumbró a rezar a diario: «Dulce madre, no te alejes, / tu vista de mi no apartes, / ven conmigo a todas partes / y solo nunca me dejes. / Ya que me proteges tanto, / como verdadera Madre, / haz que me bendiga el Padre, / el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo». Evocaba también sus raíces mexicanas en agosto de 1977, a propósito del apelativo Santina –«señal de cariño, de confianza, de amor»– con que se dirigen en Asturias a su Patrona. Nos confesó que, de pequeño, llamaba a su madre «mamasita», y que después aprendió de San Josemaría a invocar a la Santísima Virgen diciéndole: ¡Madre, Madrecita! Algunas semanas atrás, en ese verano de 1977, relató incidentalmente un detalle heroico de la vida cristiana de su madre. Aunque ella tenía gran delicadeza de alma de no hablar de esto, su hijo se había dado cuenta de que se levantaba muy pronto –me pareció entender que a las cuatro de la mañana– , se bañaba con agua fría por mortificación y, luego hacía una hora de oración. Don Álvaro asociaba estos detalles con la preocupación de doña Clementina por la fe de una persona próxima a la que quería mucho. Su marido, don Ramón del Portillo Pardo, había nacido en Madrid y estudió la carrera de derecho en la entonces llamada Universidad Central. Trabajó en la compañía de seguros Plus Ultra. Hombre ordenado y trabajador, muy hogareño, era –según evoca su hija Pilar– «pulcro y correcto en todo, muy educado y elegante; sumamente puntual y muy minucioso». Prevalecía en su carácter la precisión, la exactitud, la seriedad. «De todos modos –puntualiza otro hijo, Carlos,– era serio, pero no severo. No lo recuerdo en absoluto como persona adusta, envarada o fría». Clementina y Ramón vivieron, al comienzo de su matrimonio, en calle del Caballero de Gracia. Pero pronto se trasladaron a una casa más amplia en la calle de Alcalá 75. Allí nació Álvaro. Casi en frente, estaba el «Sotanillo», una chocolatería castiza, hoy desaparecida, ligada a las actividades apostólicas del Fundador del Opus Dei en los años treinta. Más adelante, marcharon al último piso de otro edificio en la no lejana Calle Conde de Aranda, número 16. Tuvieron ocho hijos: Ramón, Paco, Álvaro, Pilar, Pepe, Ángel, Tere y Carlos. Álvaro nació el 11 de marzo de 1914 y fue bautizado seis días después en la Parroquia de San José. Le impusieron el nombre de Álvaro José María Eulogio (este último, santo del día, según una costumbre muy arraigada entonces en España). El 28 diciembre de 1916 recibió la Confirmación, en la parroquia de la Concepción (en aquella época era usual en España administrar enseguida este sacramento a los niños). El 11 de marzo de 1989, cuando cumplía 75 años, don Álvaro celebró la Misa en la iglesia prelaticia de Santa María de la Paz. En la homi-lía, al repasar con gratitud tantos beneficios como había recibido del Señor a lo largo de su vida, evocó en primer término, el hecho de haber nacido en el seno de una familia cristiana, donde aprendió a ser piadoso. Recordó a doña Clementina, «que me inculcó una especial devoción al Sagrado Corazón y al Espíritu Santo, y una particular veneración a la santísima Virgen bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora del Carmen». Y añadía: «Dios nuestro Señor quiso que fuera amigo de mi padre, y esto, evidentemente, evitó que tuviese malas amistades». De Salvador Bernal,«Recuerdo de Álvaro del Portillo, Prelado del Opus Dei», Ediciones Rialp, Madrid 1996
Un día de julio de 1977, al comenzar el almuerzo, mientras se servía, absorto en la conversación, don Álvaro no advirtió que se ponía algu-nas patatas, además de las consabidas verduras. Al darse cuenta, se las pasó a don Florencio Sánchez Bella y a don Joaquín Alonso, sentados junto a él. Esto le recordó algunas palabras que le decía de pequeño Clementina, su madre. Álvaro tenía que comer rápidamente para llegar a tiempo a las clases de la tarde en el colegio. Al despedirse, tomaba algo del plato de postre de su madre, y ella solía repetir: «De tu boca te lo quitarán a ti tus hijos». Clementina Diez de Sollano Portillo era guapa y distinguida, buena cristiana. Había nacido en Cuernavaca, en Méjico, donde vivieron sus padres hasta su regreso a España tras el proceso revolucionario que comenzó en 1910. Conservaba la nacionalidad mexicana y el acento dulce y suave del habla de aquella tierra. Realizó parte de sus estudios en Londres, en el Colegio de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón: además de consolidar el inglés, que siempre manejó bien, tal vez aprendió allí a vivir la rectitud cristiana con flexibilidad, sin sentimentalismos, con sentido común y visión sobrenatural. Mujer culta y aficionada a la lectura, le gustaba leer biografías y libros de espiritualidad. Tenía siempre a mano el Kempis. Acudía diariamente a Misa. Su hijo Álvaro heredó algunos de los rasgos de su carácter, tales como la afabilidad y la delicadeza en el trato; la sonrisa que acompañaba sus decisiones, aún las más enérgicas, el acendrado espíritu de comprensión, que le llevaba a no hablar mal de nadie ni criticar a ninguna persona. Y heredó algo mucho más elemental: la capacidad de tomar imperturbablemente las comidas europeas más picantes, nunca tan sabrosas para él, como el viejo chile chipotlemexicano. El ambiente familiar infundió en su alma la devoción a la Virgen, a través del rezo del Santo Rosario. Y aprendió de labios de su madre una popular e ingenua oración a Santa María, que se acostumbró a rezar a diario: «Dulce madre, no te alejes, / tu vista de mi no apartes, / ven conmigo a todas partes / y solo nunca me dejes. / Ya que me proteges tanto, / como verdadera Madre, / haz que me bendiga el Padre, / el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo». Evocaba también sus raíces mexicanas en agosto de 1977, a propósito del apelativo Santina –«señal de cariño, de confianza, de amor»– con que se dirigen en Asturias a su Patrona. Nos confesó que, de pequeño, llamaba a su madre «mamasita», y que después aprendió de San Josemaría a invocar a la Santísima Virgen diciéndole: ¡Madre, Madrecita! Algunas semanas atrás, en ese verano de 1977, relató incidentalmente un detalle heroico de la vida cristiana de su madre. Aunque ella tenía gran delicadeza de alma de no hablar de esto, su hijo se había dado cuenta de que se levantaba muy pronto –me pareció entender que a las cuatro de la mañana– , se bañaba con agua fría por mortificación y, luego hacía una hora de oración. Don Álvaro asociaba estos detalles con la preocupación de doña Clementina por la fe de una persona próxima a la que quería mucho. Su marido, don Ramón del Portillo Pardo, había nacido en Madrid y estudió la carrera de derecho en la entonces llamada Universidad Central. Trabajó en la compañía de seguros Plus Ultra. Hombre ordenado y trabajador, muy hogareño, era –según evoca su hija Pilar– «pulcro y correcto en todo, muy educado y elegante; sumamente puntual y muy minucioso». Prevalecía en su carácter la precisión, la exactitud, la seriedad. «De todos modos –puntualiza otro hijo, Carlos,– era serio, pero no severo. No lo recuerdo en absoluto como persona adusta, envarada o fría». Clementina y Ramón vivieron, al comienzo de su matrimonio, en calle del Caballero de Gracia. Pero pronto se trasladaron a una casa más amplia en la calle de Alcalá 75. Allí nació Álvaro. Casi en frente, estaba el «Sotanillo», una chocolatería castiza, hoy desaparecida, ligada a las actividades apostólicas del Fundador del Opus Dei en los años treinta. Más adelante, marcharon al último piso de otro edificio en la no lejana Calle Conde de Aranda, número 16. Tuvieron ocho hijos: Ramón, Paco, Álvaro, Pilar, Pepe, Ángel, Tere y Carlos. Álvaro nació el 11 de marzo de 1914 y fue bautizado seis días después en la Parroquia de San José. Le impusieron el nombre de Álvaro José María Eulogio (este último, santo del día, según una costumbre muy arraigada entonces en España). El 28 diciembre de 1916 recibió la Confirmación, en la parroquia de la Concepción (en aquella época era usual en España administrar enseguida este sacramento a los niños). El 11 de marzo de 1989, cuando cumplía 75 años, don Álvaro celebró la Misa en la iglesia prelaticia de Santa María de la Paz. En la homi-lía, al repasar con gratitud tantos beneficios como había recibido del Señor a lo largo de su vida, evocó en primer término, el hecho de haber nacido en el seno de una familia cristiana, donde aprendió a ser piadoso. Recordó a doña Clementina, «que me inculcó una especial devoción al Sagrado Corazón y al Espíritu Santo, y una particular veneración a la santísima Virgen bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora del Carmen». Y añadía: «Dios nuestro Señor quiso que fuera amigo de mi padre, y esto, evidentemente, evitó que tuviese malas amistades». De Salvador Bernal,«Recuerdo de Álvaro del Portillo, Prelado del Opus Dei», Ediciones Rialp, Madrid 1996
Un día de julio de 1977, al comenzar el almuerzo, mientras se servía, absorto en la conversación, don Álvaro no advirtió que se ponía algu-nas patatas, además de las consabidas verduras. Al darse cuenta, se las pasó a don Florencio Sánchez Bella y a don Joaquín Alonso, sentados junto a él. Esto le recordó algunas palabras que le decía de pequeño Clementina, su madre. Álvaro tenía que comer rápidamente para llegar a tiempo a las clases de la tarde en el colegio. Al despedirse, tomaba algo del plato de postre de su madre, y ella solía repetir: «De tu boca te lo quitarán a ti tus hijos». Clementina Diez de Sollano Portillo era guapa y distinguida, buena cristiana. Había nacido en Cuernavaca, en Méjico, donde vivieron sus padres hasta su regreso a España tras el proceso revolucionario que comenzó en 1910. Conservaba la nacionalidad mexicana y el acento dulce y suave del habla de aquella tierra. Realizó parte de sus estudios en Londres, en el Colegio de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón: además de consolidar el inglés, que siempre manejó bien, tal vez aprendió allí a vivir la rectitud cristiana con flexibilidad, sin sentimentalismos, con sentido común y visión sobrenatural. Mujer culta y aficionada a la lectura, le gustaba leer biografías y libros de espiritualidad. Tenía siempre a mano el Kempis. Acudía diariamente a Misa. Su hijo Álvaro heredó algunos de los rasgos de su carácter, tales como la afabilidad y la delicadeza en el trato; la sonrisa que acompañaba sus decisiones, aún las más enérgicas, el acendrado espíritu de comprensión, que le llevaba a no hablar mal de nadie ni criticar a ninguna persona. Y heredó algo mucho más elemental: la capacidad de tomar imperturbablemente las comidas europeas más picantes, nunca tan sabrosas para él, como el viejo chile chipotlemexicano. El ambiente familiar infundió en su alma la devoción a la Virgen, a través del rezo del Santo Rosario. Y aprendió de labios de su madre una popular e ingenua oración a Santa María, que se acostumbró a rezar a diario: «Dulce madre, no te alejes, / tu vista de mi no apartes, / ven conmigo a todas partes / y solo nunca me dejes. / Ya que me proteges tanto, / como verdadera Madre, / haz que me bendiga el Padre, / el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo». Evocaba también sus raíces mexicanas en agosto de 1977, a propósito del apelativo Santina –«señal de cariño, de confianza, de amor»– con que se dirigen en Asturias a su Patrona. Nos confesó que, de pequeño, llamaba a su madre «mamasita», y que después aprendió de San Josemaría a invocar a la Santísima Virgen diciéndole: ¡Madre, Madrecita! Algunas semanas atrás, en ese verano de 1977, relató incidentalmente un detalle heroico de la vida cristiana de su madre. Aunque ella tenía gran delicadeza de alma de no hablar de esto, su hijo se había dado cuenta de que se levantaba muy pronto –me pareció entender que a las cuatro de la mañana– , se bañaba con agua fría por mortificación y, luego hacía una hora de oración. Don Álvaro asociaba estos detalles con la preocupación de doña Clementina por la fe de una persona próxima a la que quería mucho. Su marido, don Ramón del Portillo Pardo, había nacido en Madrid y estudió la carrera de derecho en la entonces llamada Universidad Central. Trabajó en la compañía de seguros Plus Ultra. Hombre ordenado y trabajador, muy hogareño, era –según evoca su hija Pilar– «pulcro y correcto en todo, muy educado y elegante; sumamente puntual y muy minucioso». Prevalecía en su carácter la precisión, la exactitud, la seriedad. «De todos modos –puntualiza otro hijo, Carlos,– era serio, pero no severo. No lo recuerdo en absoluto como persona adusta, envarada o fría». Clementina y Ramón vivieron, al comienzo de su matrimonio, en calle del Caballero de Gracia. Pero pronto se trasladaron a una casa más amplia en la calle de Alcalá 75. Allí nació Álvaro. Casi en frente, estaba el «Sotanillo», una chocolatería castiza, hoy desaparecida, ligada a las actividades apostólicas del Fundador del Opus Dei en los años treinta. Más adelante, marcharon al último piso de otro edificio en la no lejana Calle Conde de Aranda, número 16. Tuvieron ocho hijos: Ramón, Paco, Álvaro, Pilar, Pepe, Ángel, Tere y Carlos. Álvaro nació el 11 de marzo de 1914 y fue bautizado seis días después en la Parroquia de San José. Le impusieron el nombre de Álvaro José María Eulogio (este último, santo del día, según una costumbre muy arraigada entonces en España). El 28 diciembre de 1916 recibió la Confirmación, en la parroquia de la Concepción (en aquella época era usual en España administrar enseguida este sacramento a los niños). El 11 de marzo de 1989, cuando cumplía 75 años, don Álvaro celebró la Misa en la iglesia prelaticia de Santa María de la Paz. En la homi-lía, al repasar con gratitud tantos beneficios como había recibido del Señor a lo largo de su vida, evocó en primer término, el hecho de haber nacido en el seno de una familia cristiana, donde aprendió a ser piadoso. Recordó a doña Clementina, «que me inculcó una especial devoción al Sagrado Corazón y al Espíritu Santo, y una particular veneración a la santísima Virgen bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora del Carmen». Y añadía: «Dios nuestro Señor quiso que fuera amigo de mi padre, y esto, evidentemente, evitó que tuviese malas amistades». De Salvador Bernal,«Recuerdo de Álvaro del Portillo, Prelado del Opus Dei», Ediciones Rialp, Madrid 1996