Description
LETTERS II SOFTCOVER POCKET EDITION
Book Summary
This volume collects a set of writings by Saint Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, that delve into essential aspects of Christian life. Through a direct and spiritual style, the author offers guidance on the sanctification of work, prayer, and family life. It is a work that invites one to live the faith amidst daily occupations, presenting a concrete path toward holiness. It is valuable reading for those seeking to integrate their spiritual life with their daily responsibilities.
What is it about?
The Letters of Saint Josemaría Escrivá are writings of a pastoral and doctrinal nature that address various aspects of Opus Dei spirituality. In this second installment, the author develops with depth topics such as the meaning of professional work as a path to sanctification, the importance of a life of prayer, and the practice of human and Christian virtues. The text is structured around the idea that all the faithful are called to holiness right where they are, transforming ordinary realities into opportunities for an encounter with God. With clear and accessible language, the book offers concrete guidelines for living the faith with joy and coherence, highlighting the value of family, sacrifice, and trust in divine providence.
Main themes
- Sanctification of professional work as a means to achieve holiness.
- Life of prayer and personal communion with God in the midst of the world.
- Human and Christian virtues applied to daily life.
- Sense of divine filiation and trust in providence.
- Opus Dei spirituality and its universal call to holiness.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in Christian spirituality, especially those seeking to delve into the doctrine of Opus Dei and the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. It is very useful for people who wish to integrate their faith with their professional and family life, as well as for those looking for practical guidance on their path to personal sanctification. It is also a reference work for scholars of spiritual theology and for any Christian who wants to live their faith with greater intensity in the secular environment.
What this book contributes
- It offers a clear and concrete spiritual guide for sanctifying work and daily occupations.
- It helps to understand the universal call to holiness in the midst of the world.
- It provides tools to strengthen the life of prayer and the relationship with God.
- It inspires the living of human virtues as a path to Christian perfection.
- It allows for a deeper understanding of Opus Dei spirituality and its founder.
Technical specifications
- Author: Escrivá de Balaguer, Josemaría
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Christianity
- Collection: Books by Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: September 2022
- Number of pages: 310
- Weight: 241 g
Editorial assessment
This second installment of the Letters of Saint Josemaría Escrivá is presented as a reference text for those who wish to delve into the spirituality of Opus Dei. Its practical approach and accessible language facilitate the understanding of profound theological concepts applicable to daily life. The work is especially valuable for readers who are looking for a solid and coherent spiritual guide, free from abstractions and focused on everyday reality. Because of its content and the authority of its author, it is recommended reading both for members of Opus Dei and for any Christian interested in living their faith to the fullest in the secular world.