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FROM THE PRELATE
The Prelate speaks on topics such as the family, terrorism, feminism, the sanctification of work, and Opus Dei.
Since he was elected Prelate of Opus Dei in 1994, Bishop Echevarría has been interviewed by the media of a number of countries. Here are some of his responses on current topics such as peace, the family, terrorism, and feminism, as well as matters pertaining to Christian optimism, the sanctification of work, and Opus Dei.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2003/01/06
A World Thirsting for Peace
With respect to the human condition in the past century, St. Josemaría Escrivá maintained that “these world crises are crises of saints.” What is your view of that? Is it still true now that we have entered a new century? 
2004/04/05
Terrorism
Following the attack of March 11 [in Madrid], you spoke of praying for the terrorists. Is it possible to pray for people who are capable of such savage acts? 
2001/07/07
For Those Searching for God
Today there is a new interest in religion. How does the Work respond to this interior thirst? 
2001/02/14
Joy and Sorrow
How can one be joyful in a world like ours, where sorrow and injustice are so prevalent? 
1996/01/21
The Work and Vatican II
From the doctrinal point of view, is the Work traditionalist or traditional? And how does that fit in with Vatican II? 
2001/01/21
Children of God
What are the fundamentals of the spirit of Opus Dei? 
2000/05/18
Man, Woman, and Family
What do you mean when you say that the woman is the keystone of the family? 
2003/07/15
John Paul II
His 25-year pontificate is 25 years of world history. What is your judgment of the Pope’s mission? 
2002/10/05
St. Josemaría
If you were able to save only one of his maxims, which one would you choose? 
2002/01/10
Seventy-five Years of Opus Dei
Almost 75 years from its foundation, what is the root of the Work’s vitality? 
2002/07/23
Conservative or Progressive?
Is Opus Dei a conservative institution? 
2003/10/03
Opus Dei in Africa
What is Opus Dei doing to promote the welfare of young people in the struggling countries of Africa so as to open more hopeful horizons? 
1995/05/17
Opus Dei’s Influence
How does the Opus Dei Prelature, given the current condition of the world, influence events, particularly in the Church?  
1997/02/00
Does one have to stand out in order to be a saint?
Are the members of Opus Dei supposed to do outstanding work and seek to be the best? Does one have to stand out in order to be a saint? 
2002/10/06
The Canonization of St. Josemaría Escrivá
Msgr. Escrivá de Balaguer “democratized” holiness, something the Pope has recommended to the whole Church. But how can ordinary men and women imitate a priest whose way of life is so different from the kinds of concerns they have to deal with? 
1994/12/31
Fidelity and Creativity
Pope John Paul II, in his recent Apostolic Letter on the coming Jubilee, has issued an energetic call to “penance and reconciliation,” encouraging everyone to make an “examination of conscience.” As one who has just assumed an important responsibility, do you see anything about Opus Dei that needs to be changed? Anything needing correction? New messages to pass on to the faithful you have been entrusted with? 
1996/01/21
Authentic Feminism
On one occasion you spoke of an “authentic feminism.” What does that mean? 
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