Description
Joyful with Hope
Book Summary
A personal selection of texts by Saint Paul compiled by Saint Josemaría Escrivá in 1933, accompanied by commentaries that reveal how the Apostle's teachings shaped his spiritual life. This book offers the reader a guide to discovering in the Pauline epistles a path of Christian hope and joy applicable to daily life. A work that connects theological depth with personal faith experience.
What is it about?
The book gathers a carefully curated selection of passages from the letters of Saint Paul, chosen by Saint Josemaría Escrivá during his youth in June 1933. Each text is accompanied by a brief commentary that helps to understand its meaning and apply it to daily life. The work shows how the teachings of the Apostle to the Gentiles illuminated the life of the founder of Opus Dei, and offers the reader the same opportunity to find in them a source of hope and joy. It is not an academic study, but a personal meditation that invites reflection and spiritual growth.
Main Topics
- Christian hope as a source of joy amidst difficulties.
- The centrality of Jesus Christ in the life of the believer according to Saint Paul.
- The universal call to holiness and ordinary life.
- The transforming power of divine grace in human existence.
- Prayer and meditation on Scripture as a path to encountering God.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in Christian spirituality, especially those who wish to deepen their understanding of Saint Paul's letters from an experiential rather than a purely academic perspective. Also for those seeking a meditation book that connects biblical teaching with personal faith experience, as well as for followers of Saint Josemaría Escrivá or Opus Dei who want to know an intimate facet of its founder.
What this book contributes
- A practical guide for meditating on key texts by Saint Paul, adapted to daily life.
- Saint Josemaría's personal testimony on how the Word of God can guide an entire life.
- Keys to cultivating an active and joyful hope, grounded in Christian faith.
- A resource for personal or community prayer, with selected and commented passages.
Technical specifications
- Author: Varo Pineda, Francisco
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Biography: religious and spiritual, Religion: general
- Collection: Current collection
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2009
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 430 g
Editorial review
This work offers a unique perspective by combining the authority of Saint Paul with the spiritual experience of Saint Josemaría. Its main value lies in the personal selection of texts and in the commentaries that make them current, rendering Pauline theology accessible to a wide audience. It is a highly recommended read for those seeking a book of deep yet accessible meditation that connects Scripture with real life, without losing rigor or spiritual depth.