In solemn rites capable of lifting the spirit of earthbound mortals to celestial heights, the Catholic Church last Saturday beatified the late Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the first bishop-prelate of Opus Dei and immediate successor to its founder St. Josemaria Escriva, in Valdebebas, Madrid, proclaiming him Blessed, one step away from sainthood. The Church will now await at least two more miracles associated with his intercession before she finally raises him to the altar.

An immense sea of Catholic faithful from all over the world, including the Philippines, took part in the Beatification Mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. Millions more followed the event worldwide on EWTN, which covered it live, replayed it Sunday, and will replay it yet once more tomorrow, Tuesday, at 9:30 pm (Manila time).

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