Message sent to CL on the occasion of Fr. Giussani death by Msgr. Javier Echevarria

Most Reverend Fr. Julián: I have learned of the sad news of the loss of Msgr. Luigi Giussani, and wish to express the most heartfelt condolences. I offer prayers of suffrage for the eternal rest of the late lamented, dearest friend, mindful of all the circumstances in which I have witnessed the expressions of affection of his great priestly heart, and will do so in a particular way in the Holy Mass. I am sure, though, that the Lord will already have rewarded his life of generous dedication to the service of the Church and of souls. This moves me to consider that now, as a good founder, he will be able to continue to watch over Communion and Liberation and the whole people of God from Heaven with even greater efficacy. I ask him in particular to intercede with the Most Blessed Trinity for the person and mission of the Holy Father. The memory of the great liking and fraternal esteem that existed between Fr. Giussani and the servant of God Msgr. Alvaro del Portillo, the first successor of St. Josemaria, motivates lively gratefulness and stimulus to return in prayer so many attentions. My prayers are joined by the supplications of the Prelacy faithful.

Msgr. Javier Echevarria, Opus Dei Prelate