{"product_id":"9788432141935","title":"Montse Grases. The Joy of Giving","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMontse Grases. The Joy of Surrender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers an intimate and truthful portrait of Montse Grases, a young Catalan woman whose life, brief but intense, became a testament to Christian faith and daily joy. Through the accounts of those who knew her, the reader discovers a spiritual biography that transcends the personal to delve into the essence of a serene and full surrender. A book that invites reflection on the meaning of life and happiness in the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontse Grases (1941-1959) was a young woman from Barcelona and a member of Opus Dei, whose beatification process has begun. This book reconstructs her life based on direct testimonies from family, friends, and acquaintances, offering a close and human vision of her day-to-day life. It moves away from grandiloquent hagiography to show how she lived her faith within her family environment, in her studies, and in her social life, always with a smile and an attitude of service. The narrative focuses on the values that marked her existence: joy, generosity, fortitude in the face of illness, and the ability to find God in small things. It is a story of holiness lived in the midst of the world, accessible and moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHoliness in ordinary life: the Christian vocation lived in work, family, and daily relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJoy as a virtue: the ability to maintain a positive and hopeful attitude even in illness and suffering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u0026gt;Surrender and service: love for others as a path to personal and spiritual fulfillment.\n\u003cli\u003eTestimony of faith: the experience of a young woman of Opus Dei as an example of consistency between faith and life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeatification process: the ecclesial recognition of a life of heroic virtue, contextualized in the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in spiritual biographies and examples of Christian life, especially those seeking relatable and contemporary models of holiness. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to know more about Opus Dei and its spirituality, as well as to young people and adults seeking inspiration to live their faith with authenticity and joy in their daily lives. It is an accessible read for anyone, believer or not, who appreciates stories of overcoming adversity and selfless devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA real and human testimony of how to live faith with joy in the midst of daily circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA close and documented vision of the spirituality of Opus Dei through a concrete figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn inspiring story that shows strength and serenity in the face of illness and death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about a young woman in the process of beatification, with an account based on direct sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of how dedication to others can bring meaning to a brief but intense life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cejas Arroyo, José Miguel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Rialp, S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIOGRAPHY: RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOOKS ABOUT OPUS DEI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rigorous and well-documented biography that stands out for its testimonial approach and approachable tone. The work succeeds in conveying the spiritual depth of Montse Grases without falling into idealization, offering a narrative that connects with the reader through its authenticity. It is a reference book within the collection on Opus Dei and a valuable read for those seeking examples of holiness lived in the 20th century, with special appeal for an audience interested in practical spirituality and Christian life in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410020655451,"sku":"9788432141935","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843214193.jpg?v=1781900574","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432141935","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}