Description
Memories of Saint Josemaría
Book Summary
This book offers an intimate and revealing portrait of Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer through the personal memories of one who was his close collaborator for twenty-five years, Msgr. Javier Echevarría. Presented as an interview, the account uncovers unpublished details and unknown nuances of the spiritual personality of the founder of Opus Dei, allowing the reader to get to know his humanity, his life of prayer, and his dedication to the Church up close. An essential work for those who wish to delve into the figure of this contemporary saint from a close and testimonial perspective.
What is it about?
The book gathers an extensive conversation in which Msgr. Javier Echevarría shares his personal experiences alongside Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Throughout its pages, anecdotes, conversations, and everyday scenes are unfolded that reveal the depth of his interior life, his relationship with God, and his dedication to souls. Far from a conventional biography, the work focuses on the spiritual profile of the saint, offering the reader a more human and accessible view of his figure, with details that do not appear in other texts. The interview structure facilitates an agile and direct read, as if the witness himself were conversing with the reader.
Main themes
- Interior life and spirituality of Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
- Testimony of a direct collaborator for a quarter of a century.
- Anecdotes and unpublished episodes from the saint's daily life.
- Human and supernatural profile of the founder of Opus Dei.
- Holiness lived in the middle of the world.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in Christian spirituality, the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, and the message of Opus Dei. It is especially valuable for those seeking a first-hand testimony that illuminates the interior life and example of a contemporary saint. It will also be of great interest to scholars of religious biography and anyone who wishes to know the more human and accessible side of a founder of the Church.
What this book offers
- Access to unpublished and revealing information about the spiritual personality of Saint Josemaría.
- A direct and truthful testimony from someone who lived with him for 25 years.
- An intimate and close vision that humanizes the figure of the saint.
- Keys to understanding his teaching on the sanctification of work and ordinary life.
- Material for reflection and prayer for those seeking to grow in the spiritual life.
Technical specifications
- Author: Echevarría Rodríguez, Javier
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL
- Collection: BOOKS ABOUT OPUS DEI
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2000
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 480 g
Editorial review
This is a work of great testimonial value, which provides a unique perspective on the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. The author's closeness and the interview format make for an enjoyable and revealing read. For the public interested in Opus Dei or contemporary spirituality, this book constitutes a privileged source of information and an ideal complement to more extensive biographies. Its focus on the spiritual and human profile of the saint makes it a recommended read for both devotees and scholars.