{"product_id":"9788432168420","title":"LETTER 8 ON THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLETTER 8 ON THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers a profound reflection by Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer on two essential pillars of Christian life: personal freedom and the spirit of service to the Church. Through a close and direct tone, the author invites the reader to understand how authentic freedom is fully realized when placed at the service of others and the ecclesial community. A brief yet intense text that offers spiritual and practical keys for those who seek to live their faith with coherence and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, Josemaría Escrivá addresses the apparent tension between individual freedom and the vocation of service within the Church. The author explains that true freedom is not the absence of ties, but the capacity to choose the good and to give oneself generously to a mission. Throughout its pages, he emphasizes that ecclesial service does not nullify personal initiative, but rather empowers it and directs it toward transcendent ends. Escrivá offers a balanced vision where obedience and responsibility are combined with a love for freedom, showing concrete examples of how to live this attitude in daily life. The text invites us to overcome reductionist views and to embrace a mature and joyful commitment to the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between Christian freedom and the spirit of service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVocation of dedication and commitment to the Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBalance between personal initiative and ecclesial obedience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual maturity and responsibility in the life of faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in Christian spirituality, especially those who wish to deepen their understanding of the meaning of service within the Church. It is very useful for lay faithful, consecrated persons, and priests who seek a theological reflection that is accessible and applicable to their daily lives. It is also suitable for theology students or people who actively participate in ecclesial communities and wish to better understand the dynamic between freedom and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and balanced understanding of Christian freedom in relation to service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical keys to living ecclesial commitment with joy and responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but profound reflection, ideal for meditative reading or group study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual guidance for harmonizing personal initiative with obedience to the Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference text within Josemaría Escrivá's thought on the Christian vocation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ESCRIVA DE BALAGUER, JOSEMARIA\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\u003eTopic: RELIGION AND BELIEFS, CHRISTIANITY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: BOOKS BY JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA DE BALAGUER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 55 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis letter by Josemaría Escrivá offers a timely and necessary reflection on two fundamental concepts for the Christian life. Its brevity does not diminish its depth, and its direct tone facilitates the understanding of topics that often generate doubts or tensions. It is a text that can serve both for personal reading and for dialogue in formation groups, providing clarity and spiritual encouragement. Recommended for those who seek a balanced and practical approach to service to the Church from the perspective of responsible freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410021278043,"sku":"9788432168420","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843216842.jpg?v=1781900599","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432168420","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}