Description
In Dialogue with the Lord. (Pocket, paperback)
Book Summary
This volume brings together twenty-five texts from the oral preaching of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, delivered between 1954 and 1975. Originally addressed to members of Opus Dei, they were published for the general public in 2017 as part of his complete works. Now, in a more accessible format, they offer a guide for personal prayer and trusting conversation with God. Each page invites the reader to deepen their spiritual life with the approachable and direct language characteristic of the catechesis of the founder of Opus Dei.
What is it about?
The book collects homilies and meditations that Saint Josemaría delivered on various occasions, always with the goal of teaching how to dialogue with the Lord. Throughout its 492 pages, the reader will find reflections on daily Christian life, the sanctification of work, divine filiation, and trust in providence. The texts are organized to facilitate unhurried reading and meditation, allowing their teachings to be applied to daily life. This is not a theological treatise, but rather a spiritual conversation that seeks to awaken a desire for intimacy with God.
Main Themes
- Prayer as a personal dialogue with God.
- The sanctification of ordinary life and professional work.
- Divine filiation and trust in providence.
- Love for the Church and the Eucharist.
- Ascetical struggle and the pursuit of holiness in the world.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at people interested in Christian spirituality, especially those seeking to deepen their personal prayer and inner life. It is highly useful for both Opus Dei faithful and any Christian who desires accessible and profound spiritual guidance. It is also recommended for those familiar with the figure of Saint Josemaría who wish to engage with his oral preaching, as well as for readers in search of meditation texts that connect faith with daily routine.
What this book provides
- A practical guide for personal prayer, with concrete examples of how to converse with God.
- Spiritual teachings applicable to daily life, without the need for prior theological knowledge.
- A direct approach to the oral preaching of Saint Josemaría, in an informative and manageable format.
- Keys to living one's faith with naturalness and joy, integrating spirituality into work and relationships.
- Meditation material that can be read progressively or in independent chapters.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Escrivá de Balaguer, Josemaría
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Christian spirituality and religious experience
- Collection: Books by Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: October 2019
- Number of pages: 492
- Weight: 236 g
Editorial Assessment
This pocket edition facilitates access to a fundamental part of Saint Josemaría's preaching, which until 2017 was only available to a limited circle. Its direct language and structure of short texts make it a useful tool for daily meditation. The reader interested in Christian spirituality will find here rich and accessible material, combining doctrinal depth with an approachable and practical tone. It is a work that invites restful reading and inner dialogue, without losing sight of concrete application to real life.