Description
In Dialogue with the Lord. Critical-historical edition (paperback)
Book Summary
This volume, the first in the Texts of Oral Preaching series within the Complete Works of Saint Josemaría, gathers twenty-five sermons delivered between 1954 and 1975. Originally addressed to members of Opus Dei, they are now published for the first time for a general audience to offer practical help in relating to God with confidence and filial affection. The critical-historical edition, prepared by Luis Cano and Francesc Castells, provides a rigorous study that contextualizes and enriches each text, facilitating personal prayer and knowledge of the spirituality of the founder of Opus Dei.
What is it about?
The book collects twenty-five oral meditations by Saint Josemaría Escrivá, delivered on various dates and in different contexts. Each is an invitation to intimate dialogue with God, addressing themes such as divine filiation, the life of faith in everyday life, interior struggle, and trust in providence. The critical-historical edition includes a preliminary study, footnotes, and a critical apparatus that situate each text within its historical and theological framework, allowing the reader to understand not only the spiritual content but also the circumstances in which they were delivered. The result is a work that combines the depth of spiritual teaching with academic rigor, ideal for both personal meditation and study.
Main themes
- Personal prayer and dialogue with God as the foundation of Christian life.
- Divine filiation and filial trust in the relationship with the Creator.
- Sanctification of work and daily realities.
- Interior life and ascetical struggle in following Christ.
- Historical and theological context of Saint Josemaría's preaching in the 20th century.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in Catholic spirituality, especially those seeking to deepen their personal prayer and their knowledge of the doctrine of the founder of Opus Dei. It will also be of great use to scholars of spiritual theology, Church historians, and anyone who wishes to know first-hand the preaching of Saint Josemaría in its original context. The critical-historical edition makes it accessible to both the faithful and academics.
What this book provides
- Access to twenty-five previously unpublished meditations by Saint Josemaría, now available to the general public.
- A practical guide for personal prayer, structured in brief and profound texts.
- A rigorous critical-historical study that contextualizes each sermon and enriches its understanding.
- The opportunity to know the spirituality of Opus Dei from its original sources.
- A valuable tool for both spiritual life and academic research.
Technical specifications
- Author: Escrivá de Balaguer, Josemaría
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CHRISTIANITY
- Collection: JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA, COMPLETE WORKS.
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2017
- Number of pages: 512
- Weight: 740 g
Editorial Assessment
This critical-historical edition represents a significant contribution to the study of the work of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. The combination of deeply profound spiritual texts with a rigorous critical apparatus makes it a reference work for both the life of prayer and research. Readers seeking a serious and profound approach to the spirituality of the founder of Opus Dei will find in this volume an indispensable tool, presented with the editorial care that characterizes Ediciones Rialp.