Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. Here are 12 quotes from this saint that will uplift and inspire you as youre making your way through the day. There is a tumult of voices, and, now and then, short silences perhaps when jesus fixes his eyes on someone. Josemaria escriva who was father escriva in 1939 when he wrote the way.
Opus deis mission is to spread the christian message that every person is called. Some key ideas in the teaching of saint josemaria escriva universal calling to holiness. Conversations, on the other hand, began with draft answers prepared by his secretaries to questions posed by journalists, which escriva then edited and revised. And when, through gods goodness, i am working, may i learn to use my time as the treasure it is, and make the effort to improve in the virtue of order, so as to work more punctually, intensely and constantly, without disorder or delays. St josemaria wrote the way 70 years ago and it continues to help readers discover how they can find god in everyday life. Josemaria lead you through the stations of the cross. This website contains reflections on christian life written by st. Over the years, more than four and a half million copies.
This is a criticalhistorical edition of the texts of talks and meditations that st josemaria gave to the faithful of opus dei who lived in rome between 1954 and 1975. May be read online on this page at josemaria escriva works. All intellectual property rights pertaining to the contents of these pages are reserved. This message, taught tirelessly by saint josemaria from the 1920s was at the core of the second vatican council, and is in fact the. Josemaria escriva 19021975, a spanish priest, founded opus dei in 1928. Josemaria escriva has written numerous homilies, meditations and spiritual text about what is known as the way. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Daily, read just a few points and consider them in the presence of god in silent prayer. May we feel no bitter hatred, when we too are persecuted, left alone to walk with you. It is a great resource for teaching others to pray the rosary in private, as a family, in a small group, or as a parish. Josemaria escrivas, whose wisdom you can apply in your daily life.
If youre a traditional catholic, you should become familiar with the writings of some of the most notable saints, st. Reflecting josemaria escrivas belief that god can be found in professional and everyday settings, the way blends passages from sacred scripture with anecdotes drawn from escrivas life and work, snatches of conversation, and selections from his personal letters. Josemaria escriva for each of the fourteen stations of the cross. The author of the app explains what led her to produce it and how it works. If anyone wishes to come after me, let him take up his cross daily and follow me mt 16. Initial prayer my lord and my god, under the loving eyes of our mother, we are making ready to accompany you along this path of sorrow, which was.
Josemaria escriva, founder of opus dei, and a search tool for quick access to the passages you are looking for. Description of the collection of complete works of st. Josemaria escriva invites us, with gods grace, to grow in a spirit of atonement, love, sorrow and gratitude to our lord, jesus christ, who has saved us through his death on the cross. They can be read from beginning to end or randomly opened and read just as you find them. Josemaria escriva, by the opus dei historical institute. As we retreat into the desert with christ, we are provided an opportunity. I think josemaria is a great author because he wrote so much books that he wrote nicely. The nook book ebook of the the way of the cross by st. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. The way is a book about the the way of the cross that helps you meditate on jesus passion. During his childhood, three of his younger sisters died, and his family had other difficult challenges. Opus dei simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Opus deis mission is to spread the christian message that every person is called to holiness and that every honest work can be sanctified. To find a job may i get a stable and suitable job, with the help of the most blessed virgin mary.
Escriva taught many times that christian joy has its roots in the shape of a cross. Josemaria escriva scepter publishing isbn 9781889334547 isbn 97809068076 asin b004xddgj2 over the years i have used many different versions of the way of the cross or the stations of the cross. Josemarias vivid and inspiring insights into each station, along with his points for meditation for each one. The book appeared first in 1934 under the title consideraciones espirituales and later in 1939 received its definitive title, after being greatly expanded. The direct, conversational writing style and its deeply felt humanity are among the books main attractions. This website contains reflections on christian life. The books aim is to help people to become gods friends, to love him, and to serve all men and women. The way must be read with a minimum of supernatural spirit, interior life, and apostolic feeling.
Nov 18, 2009 st josemaria wrote the way 70 years ago and it continues to help readers discover how they can find god in everyday life. This free app enables saint josemarias writings to lead you into the gospel passage of todays mass, every day. And when, through gods goodness, i am working, may i learn to use my time as the treasure it is, and make the effort to improve in the virtue of. Opus dei says that the catholic church gave them a special job. First station jesus is condemned to death we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. The way was based primarily on notes that escriva had taken over many years about events in his own spiritual life and in his priestly dealings with many other people.
If the passion of christ is a way of pain, it is also a path of hope leading to certain victory. Available as a free digital pdf download, each word in this devotional is accompanied by the corresponding gospel passage and a reflection and prayer from st. The spanish edition has been published for a while. I have also been continuing my research into opus dei, this past week i read josemaria escrivas the way, furrow and the forge. Each of these three volumes are collections of thoughts, penses musings and meditations. Text and images may not be reproduced without authorization from the holders. This is one of three great little books by josemaria escrivas the way, furrow and the forge. He received the call from god to become a priest as a young man, and in following that call he was.
Josemaria escriva on the twenty mysteries of the rosary. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Some of the reflections will require more thought and work then others. Saint josemaria escriva the inspiration behind redfield. The ebook may be read online using its table of contents accessible through this page containing the synopsis. The way of the cross will help you meditate, pray and think about the passion well. Prelature of the holy cross and opus dei more commonly known as opus dei is an organization of the roman catholic church. The way, 80 3 the way, 825 may i get a stable and suitable job, with the help of the most blessed virgin mary. Josemaria escriva, founder of opus dei, and a search tool for quick access to the passages you. The strength, the attraction of the way is largely due to the fact that it is based on real, living experience, being the fruit of the authors work as a priest which began in 1925. From this preaching, audio recordings and complete notes have been preserved. St josemaria escrivas first book josemaria escriva.
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