{"product_id":"9788432148965","title":"In Dialogue with the Lord. Critical-historical ed. (paperback)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn Dialogue with the Lord. Critical-historical edition (paperback)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume, the first in the \u003cem\u003eTexts of Oral Preaching\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal prayer and dialogue with God as the foundation of Christian life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDivine filiation and filial trust in the relationship with the Creator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSanctification of work and daily realities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterior life and ascetical struggle in following Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and theological context of Saint Josemaría's preaching 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to twenty-five previously unpublished meditations by Saint Josemaría, now available to the general public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical guide for personal prayer, structured in brief and profound texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous critical-historical study that contextualizes each sermon and enriches its understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to know the spirituality of Opus Dei from its original sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable tool for both spiritual life and academic research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Escrivá de Balaguer, Josemaría\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CHRISTIANITY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA, COMPLETE WORKS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 740 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410022883675,"sku":"9788432148965","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843214896.jpg?v=1781900675","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432148965","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}