Description
LETTERS II
Book Summary
This volume collects four unpublished documents by St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, numbered 5 to 8, which form part of his epistolary legacy. Unlike his personal correspondence, these Letters were written with an enduring intention, addressed to members of Opus Dei of all eras. The reader will find in these pages direct testimony of the founder's thought, addressing topics such as teaching and the Christian's mission in the world, offering a profound and foundational vision of the Work's charism.
What is it about?
The work delves into the doctrine and spirit of Opus Dei through the pen of its founder. The four documents that compose it are not personal letters, but rather writings of a formative and doctrinal nature, conceived to transmit the institution's central message to future generations. Fundamental questions about Christian life are addressed, with special attention to the sanctification of professional work and daily realities. The text offers a guide for understanding how to live the faith in the midst of the world, highlighting the importance of teaching at its various levels as a privileged sphere for apostolate and service to others.
Main themes
- The sanctification of professional work as a path to holiness.
- The role of teaching and education in the transmission of the faith.
- The vocation and mission of the laity in the Church and society.
- The foundational spirit and charism of Opus Dei.
- Christian life lived in the midst of ordinary realities.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in Christian spirituality, especially those who wish to know the message and figure of St. Josemaría Escrivá in depth. It is of particular interest to members and friends of Opus Dei, as well as to scholars of spiritual theology, the history of the contemporary Church, and the foundational work of one of the most relevant Catholic institutions of the 20th century.
What this book provides
- Access to unpublished and foundational documents of Opus Dei, written for posterity.
- A deeper understanding of the thought and spirituality of St. Josemaría Escrivá.
- Keys to understanding the vocation of the ordinary Christian and their call to holiness in daily life.
- Study and reflection material for those researching the history and doctrine of the Work.
Technical specifications
- Author: Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Religion and beliefs, Christianity
- Collection: Josemaría Escrivá, Complete Works
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 598 g
Editorial assessment
This second installment of St. Josemaría's Letters constitutes a primary source of great value for the knowledge of the Opus Dei charism. Its nature as a foundational document, written with a vocation of permanence, makes it a reference work for the study of the founder's spirituality. The hardcover edition and the inclusion of unpublished texts reinforce its interest for both the devout reader and the academic researcher, offering an authentic and direct perspective of one of the most influential spiritual messages of the contemporary Church.