The third member of this illustrious family being considered for canonization is VENERABLE GUADALUPE ORTIZ de LANDAZURI, who was born in Madrid Central University Irish School and the Liceo Francés, both in Madrid
At the beginning of 1944, through a friend, she met the founder of Opus Dei, St Josemaria Escrivá, who taught her that professional work and ordinary life can be the place for encountering Christ. Later she would say: “I had the clear sensation that God was speaking to me through that priest.” That same year she joined Opus Dei.
From then on, Guadalupe committed herself unconditionally to seeking holiness and encouraging people to draw closer to God. In From 1950 to 1956 she was in Mexico Morelos
In 1956 she moved to 
Later she received a medal from the International Committee of the Rayonne et des Fibres Synthétiques, for a research project on textile fibers. At the same time, she continued carrying out the work of Christian formation provided by Opus Dei. All her actions reflected an eagerness to grow in love for God through her work, her friendships, and her example of joy.
After a long battle with heart disease, she died in Pamplona
Ever since, private devotion to Venerable Guadalupe has continued to spread. According to the postulator, people who have prayed to her intercession have received a wide variety of favors: cures, favors relating to pregnancy and giving birth, finding work, achieving a better balance between work and family, resolving economic problems, reconciliations among family members, and friends and co-workers growing closer to God. May she and her whole family bring peace to her homeland and the rest of our world!
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