4. St Josemaría and Opus Dei

A Man who Knew How to Forgive: Incidents from the Life of St. Josemaría Escrivá

by Faus, F.

Forgiving is no easy task: in fact, it may be the most difficult endeavor one can undertake. St. Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, said, “I didn’t need to learn how to forgive, because God has taught me how to love.” Still, even this saint struggled with the trying task of forgiving. This collection of anecdotes from his life explores his experiences in offering and accepting forgiveness. Life as a priest in the midst of the violent Spanish Civil War offered St. Josemaría countless opportunities to practice forgiveness. Owing to an attitude of prayer, mortification, and total confidence in God, he was as immediate and resolute in forgiving in dramatic situations as he was in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life. He knew when a situation necessitated silence, and was always prompt in offering an apology when he found himself in the wrong. Readers will find themselves equally amazed and humbled by the gentle charity that contributed to Josemaría’s sainthood. In addition to anecdotes from St. Josemaría Escrivá’s life, this powerful introduction to forgiveness includes a biography of St. Josemaría, an explanation of the message of Opus Dei, excerpts from Pope John Paul II at the canonization of St. Josemaría and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI) at the beatification of Josemaría Escrivá.

Main Points: holiness, St. Josemaría Escrivá, incidents, life., Forgiveness, Prayer, Mortification, Charity, and Trust in God.

Álvaro del Portillo: Bishop Prelate of Opus Dei

by Bernal, S.

Opus Dei official website

Main Points: Opus Dei, Álvaro del Portillo, Bishop Prelate, spirituality, leadership..

At God's Pace

by Gondrand, F.

At God's Pace by Gondrand, F.

Main Points: God, pace, spirituality, journey, faith..

Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri

by Eguíbar Galarza, M.

A biography about Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri. Guadalupe was one of the first women in Opus Dei. She obtained a Chemistry degree in 1939 after the Spanish Civil War. She later met St. Josemaria and joined Opus Dei. Her Desire to love God was the driving force behind everything she did and overflowed through her love for others and her contagious cheerfulness. This biography gives a glimpse of the most important aspects and characteristics of this pioneering woman. Page numbers: 293

Main Points: Opus Dei, Holiness, Education, Apostolate, Spirituality..

Changing the World: The Timeliness of Opus Dei

by Rhonheimer, M.

Changing the World: The Timeliness of Opus Dei by Rhonheimer, M.

Main Points: Opus Dei, Timeliness, World, Changing, and Timeliness..

Collected Letters, vol. 1

by St Josemaría

For almost a century, Opus Dei has transmitted to the world a message of encounter with God in ordinary life. A first of its kind, this book traces the history of the institution from its foundation in 1928 to 2016. It is based on extensive research in previously unexplored documents in Opus Dei' s archives and numerous interviews. Volume Two covers the five decades that begin with the opening of the Second Vatican Council in 1962. During that period, Opus Dei grew from 5,000 to more than 90,000 members and established centers throughout the world. Pope St. John Paul II made it a personal prelature and canonized its Founder, St. Josemarí a Escrivá Page numbers: 394

Main Points: Sanctification of work, Divine filiation, Holiness in world, Ordinary life, and Lay apostolate.

Collected Letters, vol. 2

by St Josemaría

After the death of St. Josemaria in 1975, his successor, Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, had an Audience with Pope St. Paul VI. Referring to the teachings of the founder of Opus Dei, St. Paul VI asked that all these be carefully collected “because they are now already a treasure which belongs to the whole Church.” This second volume contains four Letters of some thirty-eight of a foundational nature which St. Josemaría Escrivá wrote. Although they were addressed to all members of Opus Dei, they are valuable resources for everyone in the Church.

Main Points: Sanctification of work, Universal call to holiness, Unity of life, Divine filiation, and Prayerful contemplation.

Conversations

by St Josemaría

Conversations with St. Josemaría Escrivá

Main Points: divine filiation, ordinary life, sanctification, apostolate, spiritual direction..

Cures Through the Intercession of St. Josemaría Escrivá

by Capucci, F.

St. Josemaría Escrivá

Main Points: St. Josemaría Escrivá, intercession, cures, faith, miraculous. This book highlights the powerful intercessory role of St. Josemaría Escrivá in bringing about miraculous cures through the power of faith..

Dora del Hoyo: A Lighted Lamp

by Medina Bayo, J.

Opus Dei - Official website of the Prelature of Opus Dei

Main Points: Opus Dei, Work of God, Spirituality, Sanctification, and Service..

Dream and Your Dreams Will Fall Short

by Casciaro, P.

Pedro Casciaro was one of the earliest members of Opus Dei, the Catholic organization founded by St. Josemara Escriv in 1928. Casciaro joined Opus Dei in 1935 at the age of 20. He lived beside the founder during the difficult years of the Spanish civil war and was ordained in 1946. He had become one of St. Josemara's most trusted aides in the worldwide development of Opus Dei.In this book Fr. Casciaro reveals for the first time his personal recollections of Opus Dei's founder, which span a period of forty years. "He brings us a vivid narrative, written with a tremendous sense of humor which highlights our founder's human and supernatural traits," comments Bishop Echevarra, the Prelate of Opus Dei. "As can readily be imagined, these pages are invaluable..."When Pedro Casciaro died in Mexico in 1995, he realized he had been able to savor the truth encapsulated in those words St. Josemara had whispered to him some sixty years earlier: Dream, and your dreams will fall short...

Main Points: Perseverance, Opus Dei, Josemaría Escrivá, Spiritual dreams, Divine vocation, and Daily sanctity.

During the Spanish Civil War: the Burgos Period

No Author

During the Spanish Civil War: the Burgos Period

by No Author

Vatican Archive

Main Points: Spain, Civil War, Burgos, Nationalist, Conflict..

Family Letters 1

Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Family Letters 1

by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

St. John Paul II's Homily for the Beatification of Álvaro del Portillo

Main Points: Understanding, Forgiveness, Service, Unity, Joy..

Family Letters 2

Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Family Letters 2

by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Family Letters 2 by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Main Points: love, family, prayer, work, joy..

Family Letters 3

Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Family Letters 3

by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Family Letters 3 by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Main Points: God, family, peace, unity, prayer..

Favors of St. Josemaría Escrivá

by Capucci, F.

Information on St. Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei

Main Points: Opus Dei, Sanctity, Holiness, Spiritual Life, Work. This book focuses on the life and teachings of St. Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei..

Forty Years With a Saint

by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

The book 'Forty Years With a Saint' by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Main Points: holiness, friendship, fidelity, service, and spiritual life..

Friends of God

by St Josemaría

Friends of God by St Josemaría Escrivá

Main Points: holiness, friendship with God, daily life sanctification, apostolate, and interior life..

Growing on the Inside

St Josemaría

Growing on the Inside

by St Josemaría

The teachings of St. Josemaría Escrivá

Main Points: humility, conversion, prayer, mercy, and holiness..

Guadalupe: the freedom of Loving

by Abad Cadenas, C

Guadalupe: the freedom of Loving by Abad Cadenas, C

Main Points: Guadalupe, freedom, loving, Abad Cadenas, Christianity..

Holiness and the World: Studies in the Teachings of Bl. Josemaría Escrivá

by Illanes, J.L., O'Callaghan, P., Belda, M., Escudero, J.

"Holiness and the World: Studies in the Teachings of Bl. Josemaría Escrivá" is a profound exploration of the life and teachings of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, who emphasized the call to holiness in everyday life. This collection of essays delves into key themes such as the sanctification of work, the universal call to holiness, and the integration of faith within secular contexts. Through scholarly analysis and practical insights, the authors illuminate how Escrivá's teachings encourage individuals to pursue spiritual growth amidst the challenges of modern life. The book serves as a significant resource for understanding the relevance of Escrivá's message in today’s world, inspiring readers to embrace their own paths to holiness.

Main Points: Divine Filiation, Sanctification of Work, Ordinary Life Holiness, Unity of Life, and Contemplative Prayer.

Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaría Escrivá

by Sammons, E.

St. Josemaría Escrivá

Main Points: Holiness 2. Practical Spirituality 3. St. Josemaría Escrivá 4. Everyone 5. Sammons, E..

Holiness Through Work: A Dialogue with Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz about the Teachings of Saint Josemaría

by Ferrari, M.A., Ocáriz, F.

St. Josemaría Escrivá's Teachings

Main Points: holiness, work, dialogue, teachings, Saint Josemaría..

In Dialogue with the Lord

by St Josemaría

St. Josemaría Escrivá, In Dialogue with the Lord

Main Points: prayer, spiritual life, holiness, personal relationship with God, and daily living..

In Love with the Church

by St Josemaría

St. Josemaría Escrivá - In Love with the Church

Main Points: love, Church, holiness, unity, apostolate..

Isidoro Zorzano

by Pero-Sanz, J.M.

Isidoro Zorzano by Pero-Sanz, J.M.

Main Points: Opus Dei, Work, Holiness, Opus Dei Spirituality, Vocation..

It is Worth While

by Casciaro, J.M.

Three Years with the Founder of Opus Dei

Main Points: virtue, human flourishing, ethics, prayer, education..

Letter 29: On the Work of St. Gabriel in Opus Dei

by St Josemaría

After the death of St Josemaría, his successor, Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, had an Audience with Pope St Paul VI. Referring to the teachings of the founder of Opus Dei, St Paul VI asked that all these be carefully collected “because they are now already a treasure which belongs to the whole Church”. This volume contains Letter 29, one of some 38 of a foundational nature which St Josemaría Escrivá wrote. Although they are addressed to all members of Opus Dei, they are valuable resources for everyone in the Church. Letter 29, dated January 9, 1959, is also designated by the first words Dei amore, and is on the work of St. Gabriel. It deals with the vocation of supernumeraries: a call to personal holiness through the sanctification of their work, their married and family life. This leads, as a consequence of personal action, to illuminating temporal realities and structures with the life and light of Christ, to contributing effectively to solving the great problems of mankind.

Main Points: Personal holiness, Sanctification of work, Supernumerary vocation, Married life, and Family life.

Light of the World

by Baur, B.

'Light of the World' by Baur, B. is a profound exploration of the Catholic faith, delving into the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance in contemporary society. The book emphasizes the themes of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of love, offering readers a deeper understanding of their spiritual journey. Through insightful reflections and theological discussions, Baur invites readers to embrace the light of Christ in their lives, encouraging a personal connection to faith that transcends mere doctrine. This work stands as a significant contribution to Catholic literature, inspiring believers to live out their faith with conviction and compassion.

Main Points: Hope, Redemption, Transformative Love, Spiritual Journey, and Light of Christ.

Like Salt and Like Light

by Bl. Álvaro del Portillo

Bl. Álvaro del Portillo - Like Salt and Like Light

Main Points: humility, joy, optimism, faithfulness, and unity..

Montse: a Fun-loving Teenager

by Cejas, J.M.

Montserrat Grases (Montse, to her friends) was born in Barcelona, Spain. At the age of 17 it was discovered that she had bone cancer. Less than a year later she died. Montse’s life was simple and short, but intense and deep. So powerful is the message of her life that the Cause for her Beatification and Canonization is making steady progress in Rome. This book is the story of her life. Montse had time to sow and to hope, to laugh, to cry and to sing. Hers was a life which came to be focused on the Love of God. Thanks to her contagious and endearing cheerfulness, Montse was able to transform every smile into a prayer, and ever prayer into a smile accepting the Will of God. Her message could be summarized in an aspiration she came to use: “Lord, whatever You want!” A leading member of the Spanish Academy wrote: “She died without having done anything extraordinary – nothing other than having done extraordinary well the ordinary things of every day.” Here lies the prescription for the many millions of Catholics who are living their ordinary workaday lives, and aim to win heaven by turning ‘their everyday prose into heroic verse’.

Main Points: Beatification, Canonization, Love of God, Ordinary life, and Hope and prayer.

Msgr Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer: A Profile of the Founder of Opus Dei

by Bernal, S.

Msgr Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer: A Profile of the Founder of Opus Dei by Bernal, S.

Main Points: priest, spirituality, founder, Opus Dei, holiness..

New Mediterraneans

by Buch, L.

This eBook can help us to discover new insights for our spiritual life when we pray about things we already know and have heard many times before.

Main Points: prayer, change, guidance, st josemaría.

No Small Goals: The Life of Dr. Ernesto Cofiño (Guatemalan Physician, Humanitarian, Pioneer in Pediatric Medicine, and Servant of God)

by McDonough, T.A.

No Small Goals: The Life of Dr. Ernesto Cofiño by T.A. McDonough

Main Points: Guatemalan, Physician, Humanitarian, Pediatric Medicine, Servant of God..

On retreat with St. Josemaría Escrivá

by O'Dogherty, J.

Book - On retreat with St. Josemaría Escrivá by J. O'Dogherty

Main Points: St. Josemaría Escrivá, retreat, spirituality, meditation, Catholic faith..

On the Vocation to Opus Dei

by Coverdale, J.F.

On the Vocation to Opus Dei by Coverdale, J.F.

Main Points: vocation, Opus Dei, Coverdale, J.F., calling, and spirituality..

Opus Dei

by Berglar, P.

Opus Dei by Berglar, P.

Main Points: Holiness, Apostolate, Unity of Life, Work, Contemplation..

Opus Dei in the Church

by Illanes, J., Ocáriz, F., Rodríguez, P.

Opus Dei - Vatican Website

Main Points: Sanctity, Hierarchy, Apostolate, Unity, and Freedom..

Opus Dei: Estructura y misión. Su realidad eclesiológica

Rodríguez, P.

Opus Dei: Estructura y misión. Su realidad eclesiológica

by Rodríguez, P.

Opus Dei: Estructura y misión. Su realidad eclesiológica by Rodríguez, P.

Main Points: Opus Dei, Estructura, Misión, Realidad, Ecclesiología..

Ordinary Life and Holiness in the Teachings of St. Josemaría: A Study in Spiritual Theology, vol. 1

by Burkhart, E., López, J.

St. Josemaría: A Study in Spiritual Theology, vol. 1 by Burkhart, E.

Main Points: Sanctification, 2. Divine filiation, 3. Christian vocation, 4. Apostolate, 5. Ordinary life..

Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace

by Hahn, S.

Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace by Scott Hahn

Main Points: Work 2. Vocation 3. Sacraments 4. Grace 5. Divine Providence..

Particular Churches and Personal Prelatures

by Rodríguez, P.

Particular Churches and Personal Prelatures by Rodríguez, P.

Main Points: Ecclesiology, 2. Particular Church, 3. Personal Prelature, 4. Episcopal Conference, 5. Canon Law..

Praying 15 days with St Josemaría

by Derville, G.

Praying 15 days with St Josemaría by Derville, G.

Main Points: Prayer 2. St. Josemaría 3. Spiritual life 4. Reflection 5. Devotion.

Putting Down Roots: Fr. Joseph Muzquiz

by Coverdale, J.F.

Opus Dei - Official Website

Main Points: Fr. Joseph Muzquiz, Coverdale, roots, biography, Opus Dei..

Saxum: The Life of Bishop Álvaro del Portillo

by Coverdale, J.F.

Saxum— the Latin word means rock— is the nickname that St. Josemarí a Escrivá , founder of Opus Dei, bestowed on Alvaro del Portillo. Don Alvaro, as he came to be known, was for many years the founder' s closest associate as well as his successor and first Prelate of Opus Dei after it became a personal prelature— a foundational rock for this dynamic international Catholic group devoted to promoting sanctity in ordinary life. Written in anticipation of Bishop del Portillo' s September 2014 beatification— his official recognition by the Church as " blessed" and a stage on the way to his possible canonization as a saint— the book is a fact-filled biography set against the background of historic events like the Spanish Civil War and Vatican Council II. It depicts a person of powerful integrity and conviction who set aside a promising engineering career to follow the vision embodied in Opus Dei. Don Alvaro emerges in these pages as a tower of strength, reliability, and good humor in the face of a host of threats and challenges that might well have defeated a lesser man. John Coverdale, an attorney and historian, is the author of two other books detailing the early days of Opus Dei— Uncommon Faith, about St. Josemarí a and his companions during and shortly after the civil war in Spain, and Putting Down Roots, about Father Joseph Muzquiz, along with Alvaro del Portillo one of Opus Dei' s first priests, who played a key role in introducing it in the United States. Page numbers: 271

Main Points: Humility, Fidelity, Joy, Forgiveness, and Service.

Studies on the Prelature of Opus Dei

by Hayward, P.

Studies on the Prelature of Opus Dei by Hayward, P.

Main Points: Opus Dei, Prelature, Studies, Hayward, and P..

The Canonical Path of Opus Dei

by Fuenmayor, A. de, Gómez-Iglesias, V., Illanes, J.L

Opus Dei Official Website - The Canonical Path

Main Points: holiness, apostolate, sanctification of work, divine filiation, spiritual direction..

The Day the Bells Rang Out

by Keenan, W.

The themes of mystery, adventure, friendship, courage, and faith in literature.

Main Points: mystery, adventure, friendship, courage, faith..

The Founder of Opus Dei, vol. 1

by Vázquez de Prada, A.

This is the first volume of three about the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. He has been hailed as a pioneer in helping ordinary Christians find God in their daily lives. Moved as a teenager by footprints of a barefoot Carmelite priest in the snow, Josemaría felt called to greater generosity in the priesthood and in his struggles to build up Opus Dei during the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. This latest biography is the most extensively researched work on his family history, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. The reader benefits from an enormous wealth of details in extensive notes and appendices. Accompanying them are excerpts from his correspondence, spiritual writings and testimonials from dozens of friends and acquaintances. The remarkable story continues in volumes II and III.

Main Points: Opus Dei, Holiness in daily life, Priestly vocation, Spiritual generosity, and Divine calling.

The Founder of Opus Dei, vol. 2

by Vázquez de Prada, A.

This second volume of the three-volume biography of St. Josemaría covers one of the most remarkable periods of his life: from the outbreak of the civil war in 1936 to his departure for Rome in 1946. In Republican Spain fierce anti-Catholic persecution led St. Josemaría to do his priestly work in secret, fully aware that if caught, he would be executed - as were 6000 other priests. This book recounts the saint's dangerous journey across the Pyrenees to the Nationalist zone, where he could exercise his priestly ministry more freely, his tireless labors to counter (with both heroic charity and determination) the slanders that threatened to overwhelm Opus Dei, and more. Here is an unforgettable picture of the saint's activity during the years of crisis that threatened to obliterate his great gift to the church: Opus Dei.

Main Points: Founder of Opus Dei, St. Josemaría, Heroic charity, Priestly ministry, Faithful perseverance, Divine providence, and Spiritual heroism.

The Founder of Opus Dei, vol. 3

by Vázquez de Prada, A.

Dream, and your dreams will fall short, Saint Josemaría Escrivá told early members of Opus Dei. This third and final volume of the most extensively researched work on the founder of Opus Dei covers his years in Rome, from 1946 until his death there in 1975. It describes how Opus Dei overcame major obstacles and blossomed from a handful of members in Spain into a worldwide institution, with more than 60,000 members of 80 nationalities. Andres Vazquez de Prada, a Spanish diplomat, writer, and historian who knew Saint Josemaría personally, narrates the story, using previously unpublished letters, diaries, and other sources from the archives of the Prelature of Opus Dei.

Main Points: Opus Dei, Founder, Spirituality, History, Vocation., Holiness, Apostolate, Prayer, Mortification, and Sanctification of work.

The Juridical Mind of St. Josemaría Escrivá: A Brief History of the Canonical Path of Opus Dei

by Caparros, E.

Title: 'The Juridical Mind of St. Josemaría Escrivá: A Brief History of the Canonical Path of Opus Dei'

Main Points: St. Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei, Canonical Path, Juridical Mind, Brief History..

The Last of the Romantics: St. Josemaría in the Twenty-First Century

by Fazio, M.

The Last of the Romantics: St. Josemaría in the Twenty-First Century by Fazio, M.

Main Points: St. Josemaría Escrivá, Romantics, Twenty-First Century, Catholic Church, Spiritual Life..

The Man of Villa Tevere

by Urbano, P.

Newly translated from Spanish, The Man of Villa Tevere paints a remarkably vivid portrait of the day-to-day life of St. Josemaría Escrivá, “the saint of the ordinary.” Set in the world headquarters of Opus Dei and rich with anecdotes culled from the Founder’s contemporaries, this acclaimed biography chronicles the construction of the Roman center through Monsignor Escrivá's death there in 1975. When St. Josemaría arrived in Rome, nearly twenty years after founding Opus Dei, there was still much to be done and little was to come easily. Escrivá maintained that full canonical confirmation from the Catholic Church was imperative to the mission of Opus Dei, but he would not live to see that proclamation delivered. As a relatively young institution, Opus Dei was constantly challenged by limited funds, persecution, and St. Josemaría’s physical tribulations—including fifteen minutes during which he was clinically dead. Yet because he considered himself simply "a poor sinner, who loves Jesus Christ madly," no suffering was too great to be embraced with cheerfulness and sanctified for love of the Lord. And so it was from this place, from this man, that Opus Dei spread throughout the world. Pilar Urbano’s celebrated biography of St. Josemaría is now available for the first time in English, coinciding with the release of There Be Dragons, the much-anticipated film by Roland Joffe, featuring the life of St. Josemaría Escrivá. Like Escrivá himself, The Man of Villa Tevere overflows with vibrant energy and gentle wisdom, manifesting the spirit of Opus Dei and inspiring multitudes to lead truly Christian lives.

Main Points: Ordinary Holiness, Sanctified Suffering, Cheerful Sacrifice, Love of Christ, and Apostolic Zeal.

The Path Through the Mountains

by Keenan, W.

The first volume of Keenan's biography of Josemaria Escriva, The Day the Bells Rang Out, (Batchwood Press http: //www.amazon.com/dp/1463768699) covered the life of Opus Dei's founder from childhood to November 1937, when, in the middle of the Spanish Civil War, he and his companions were planning to escape from the "Red" zone of Spain to be able to continue their apostolate in freedom. This new volume picks up the story and sees Escriva on his "path through the mountains" to the other side of Spain via the Pyrenees, Andorra and Lourdes, France. The title, however, has a much deeper sense: in spreading the message of Opus Dei, Escriva and his followers were cutting a new path of holiness and apostolate in the world, and when they met difficulties, which came abundantly, he would remind them of the words of Scripture, inter medium montium pertransibunt aquae - the waters will make a path through the mountains (Ps 103/104: 10). Notably, Escriva quoted this verse in the first chapter of his classic work The Way: "Let those very obstacles give you strength. God's grace will not fail you: Inter medium montium pertransibunt aquae! You shall pass through the mountains! Does it matter that you have to curtail your activity for the moment if afterwards, like a spring which has been compressed, you will reach incomparably farther than you ever dreamed?" The Path Through the Mountains is divided into three parts, the book consisting of 87 short chapters, ending up with Escriva's first stay in Rome in June 1946. The Spanish Civil War ended in 1939, just months before the outbreak of World War 2. Keenan shows Escriva and his companions living in dire poverty, filled with irrepressible good spirits and fired with zeal for apostolate, no matter what. The book fills in the rather sketchy picture of Escriva's life at this time offered by Joffé's film There Be Dragons, supporting Joffé's inspired artistic impression with historical facts. Far from being a dry, historical document, however, the book is enlivened from the start with the humour, homely details and breathtaking vision that were so evident in Escriva himself, as a result of his deep, active faith and love.

Main Points: Holiness, Apostolate, God's Grace, Overcoming Obstacles, and Divine Providence.

The Sanctification of Work

by Illanes, J.

The Sanctification of Work by Illanes, J.

Main Points: Sanctification, Work, Spiritual life, Human dignity, Vocational ethics..

The Way - Critical and Historical Edition

by St Josemaría

"The Way - Critical and Historical Edition" by St. Josemaría Escrivá is a profound spiritual guide that offers a collection of meditations and reflections designed to inspire readers in their daily lives and deepen their relationship with God. This edition not only presents the original text but also explores its historical context and critical insights, highlighting the timeless relevance of Escrivá's teachings on holiness in the ordinary. Central themes include the call to sanctity, the importance of prayer, and the necessity of integrating faith into every aspect of life. The book serves as a significant resource for those seeking to live out their faith actively and authentically, making it a cherished companion for Catholics and spiritual seekers alike.

Main Points: Spirituality, Prayer, Holiness, Virtue, and Faith.

The Way of the Cross

by St Josemaría

Let St. Josemaría lead you through the Stations of the Cross and help you joyfully walk the way of the Cross in your daily life. St. Josemaría provides meditations for each of the stations on the Way of the Cross. These meditations are especially suited to help find paths to holiness in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite color paintings of the Stations of the Cross. Pocket-size, sturdy booklet. "The Way of the Cross is not a sad devotion. Msgr. Escriva taught many times that Christian joy has its roots in the shape of a cross. If the Passion of Christ is a way of pain, it is also a path of hope leading to certain victory. As he explained in one of his homilies: You should realize that God wants you to be glad and that, if you do all you can, you will never for a moment be without the Cross. But that Cross is no longer a gallows. It is the throne from which Christ reigns. And at his side, his Mother, our Mother too. The Blessed Virgin will obtain for you the strength that you need to walk decisively in the footsteps of her Son" ( Friends of God). -Bishop Alvaro del Portillo Page numbers: 77

Main Points: love, sacrifice, redemption, humility, perseverance, Stations of the Cross, Everyday Holiness, Christian Joy, Passion Meditations, and Blessed Mother.

To the Ends of the Earth

by Keenan, W.

Catholic Church

Main Points: Catholic Church, Missionary Activity, Evangelization, Apostolic Work, Christian Mission..

Uncommon Faith: The Early Years of Opus Dei (1928–1943)

by Coverdale, J.F.

Uncommon Faith: The Early Years of Opus Dei (1928–1943) by J.F. Coverdale

Main Points: Opus Dei, Uncommon Faith, Early Years, Catholic, and Spiritual Growth..

Virtues in St Josemaría Escrivá

by Various Authors

St. Josemaría Escrivá's teachings on virtues

Main Points: sanctity, divine filiation, apostolate, interior life, and holiness in everyday life..

What is Opus Dei?

by Le Tourneau, D.

Opus Dei - The official website

Main Points: Opus Dei, spirituality, Catholic Church, founder, personal holiness..

What is Opus Dei?

by Le Tourneau, D.

Opus Dei official website

Main Points: Opus Dei, spirituality, Catholic Church, St Josemaría Escrivá, vocation..

While He Spoke to Us on the Way

St Josemaría

While He Spoke to Us on the Way

by St Josemaría

St. Josemaría Escrivá - While He Spoke to Us on the Way

Main Points: intimacy, prayer, sanctity, apostolate, holiness..

Writing "The Way": The Story of a Spiritual Classic

by Shaw, R.

Opus Dei - Official Website

Main Points: Opus Dei, Saint Josemaria Escriva, spirituality, Catholic Church, personal holiness..