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EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE ALVIRA FAMILY
How God reveals Himself through their family events

Rafael, one of Tomás and Paquita’s children, gives us a glimpse
into their family life, describing seven ways in which the parents
took care of their marriage and raised their children through their
example. 11

1. tHe desire to love 12

«My parents persevered in their desire to love each other until
the end of their existence». (Rafael Alvira)

80 years old! Without you, without your silent help, I would not EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE ALVIRA FAMILY
have made it to this age at my prime. If I look back today for just a
moment, I see you and our nine children. How much happiness God
has given us.
Thank you, Paquita

Love,
Tomás 13

11 7 consigli per il matrimonio sull’esempio di Tomás e Paquita Alvira (25/10/2019), <opusdei.org>.
12 Quotations available in Documentario su una coppia di coniugi meravigliosamente normale, op. cit.
13 Boletín de la Oficina de las Causas de los Santos. Prelatura del Opus Dei. Nº 68, Hoja Informativa nº 2,
España 2010.