Saxum: The Life of Alvaro del Portillo Benedict Baur manifesting the spirit of Opus

manifesting the spirit of Opus Dei and inspiring multitudes to lead truly Christian lives

Josemaría to do his priestly work in secret

and grow continually in it

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Saxum: The Life of Alvaro del Portillo Benedict Baur manifesting the spirit of OpusSaxumthe Latin word means rockis the nickname that St. Josemara Escriv, founder of Opus Dei, bestowed on Alvaro del Portillo. Don Alvaro, as he came to be known, was for many years the founders closest associate as well as his successor and first Prelate of Opus Dei after it became a personal prelaturea foundational rock for this dynamic international Catholic group devoted to promoting sanctity in ordinary life. Written in anticipation of Bishop del