Description
MEXICAN AT HEART
Book Summary
A close and deeply human account of Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s only visit to Mexico in 1970. The author, who lived with him during those weeks, offers an intimate look at his personality, his Marian devotion, and the impact the country left on his soul. A work that allows readers to get to know the founder of Opus Dei through the direct experience of someone who shared his daily life.
What is it about?
The book chronicles Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s stay in Mexico in May 1970, a trip motivated by his desire to kneel before the Virgin of Guadalupe to pray for the Church in a context of post-conciliar unrest. Francisco Ugarte Corcuera, a direct witness to those days, reconstructs in detail the experiences, conversations, and moments of prayer of the founder of Opus Dei. Through anecdotes and reflections, the reader discovers the deep mark that Mexico left on Saint Josemaría, who in later years would confess that he would "escape in spirit to the Villa of Guadalupe." The prologue by Fernando Ocáriz invites the reader to go on a spiritual pilgrimage alongside the saint to the Guadalupana.
Main themes
- The figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and his spirituality
- Marian devotion and love for the Virgin of Guadalupe
- The historical context of the Church in the post-conciliar period
- The human and spiritual experience of a transformative journey
- The legacy of Opus Dei and its founder
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in Christian spirituality, the lives of saints, and the recent history of the Church. Especially indicated for those who wish to know the most human side of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and his Marian devotion, as well as for members and supporters of Opus Dei who want to delve deeper into the figure of its founder.
What this book offers
- First-hand testimony regarding the personality of Saint Josemaría Escrivá
- An intimate vision of his life of prayer and Marian devotion
- Historical and spiritual context of the Church in the years following the Second Vatican Council
- An invitation to reflect on faith and personal commitment
Technical data
- Author: UGARTE CORCUERA, FRANCISCO
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: RELIGION AND BELIEFS
- Collection: BOOKS ON OPUS DEI
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2021
- Number of pages: 166
- Weight: 278 g
Editorial review
A book that stands out for its closeness to direct testimony, offering a human and spiritual perspective of Saint Josemaría Escrivá that goes beyond biographical data. The work is especially valuable for those seeking to understand the Opus Dei founder's devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe and the impact of his only visit to Mexico. Its accessible narrative style makes it a recommended read for both devotees and those interested in the history of the contemporary Church.