The Cause for Gaudí’s Beatification Advances, Stirring Emotion in Barcelona

“Gaudí is a model of Christian life and holiness in work.”

The RTVE program echoes the progress in the beatification cause of the architect Antoni Gaudí. José Manuel Almuzara, promoter of the cause, highlights the example of faith and dedication in his life.

A recent report broadcast by RTVE, one of Spain’s most relevant media outlets, has focused on the figure of Antoni Gaudí and the current status of his beatification cause. This type of media coverage underscores the architect’s importance in contemporary society, not only for his art but also for his profound faith. The program highlights how Gaudí’s life became a testament to charity and dedication to God through his work.

José Manuel Almuzara, president of the Association for the Beatification of Gaudí, was one of the report’s main figures, offering an expert and spiritual perspective on the process. Almuzara emphasized that Gaudí’s holiness was manifested in his daily work, a key idea for the Church in the canonization of the laity. His dedication to the Sagrada Familia is viewed as a form of constant prayer and a legacy of faith for the world.

“We are awaiting a miracle for the beatification, but his life is already a miracle of faith.”

The diocesan phase of the process is already concluded, and the documentation rests in Rome, awaiting the final decision of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The RTVE report served as a reminder that, although the final phase requires the approval of a miracle, Gaudí’s virtuous life has already been fully recognized. Expectation is high, especially in Barcelona, where his figure is a symbol of identity and devotion.

The work of disseminating the figure of Gaudí as an exemplary Christian, which Almuzara has led for years, is reinforced by this type of coverage in high-reach media. The idea is highlighted that Gaudí’s possible beatification would be a milestone for the laity and artists, showing that holiness is accessible through professional vocation. His architecture, charged with Catholic symbolism, stands as a stone catechism.

“His work, the Sagrada Familia, is the cathedral of the new humanity.”

The Catholic community and Gaudí admirers worldwide fervently await the announcement of his beatification, an event that would place Spain at the center of ecclesial attention. RTVE’s coverage demonstrates the public interest in the cause and the architect’s cultural and spiritual impact. We will continue, hand in hand with Almuzara, promoting knowledge of his life and work until the Church raises him to the altars.

📰 Artículo original: https://play.rtve.es/v/16876030