St. Jose Maria Escriva: 1902-1975
Founder of Opus Dei.
The card is dated March 17th, 1975. It is typed and in German. It reads:
My Dear Friend, I have just received your heartfelt greeting for which I sincerely thank you and at the same time for the dear letter from Peter. That son of yours is wonderful.
Please help me to thank the Lord for my own priesthood.
And do not forget to pray for me that I may always be good and faithful.
Blessings from my heart for you and your entire family.
And hand-written:
In the Lord,
Jose Maria Escriva
Rome, March, 1975
Pope John Paul II canonized Jose Maria Escriva in October of 2002.