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Articles by Rev. Juan R. Vélez

About Rev. Juan R. Vélez

Rev. Juan R. Velez is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, residing the greater Chicago area. He holds a doctorate in dogmatic theology from the University of Navarre. He is author of Passion for Truth, the Life of John Henry Newman (TAN/St. Benedict’s Press, 2012). Visit him online at www.newmanbiography.com.

Cardinal Newman, the Synod, and the “Kasper Proposal”

November 3, 2014 Rev. Juan R. Vélez 2

Is Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics a true development of Christian doctrine? Although some think it is, analysis of the concept of development of doctrine indicates that it is not a true or authentic […]

Ven. Alvaro del Portillo, Faithful Steward and Spiritual Father

March 11, 2014 Rev. Juan R. Vélez 0

Today, March 11, 2014, marks the centenary of the birth of Alvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), bishop and first successor of St. Josemaría Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. Later this year, on September 27, he will […]