Josemaría Escrivá
Spanish Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei (1928); influential spiritual writer and was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
Books
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1. Cartas
A collection of personal letters offering concise spiritual counsel and encouragement, aimed at helping ordinary men and women grow in Christian holiness through the sanctification of daily work and routine; it stresses habitual prayer, humility, charity, interior conversion and detachment, gives practical advice for facing difficulties and making small acts of offering, and conveys pastoral warmth and firmness intended to foster perseverance, apostolic zeal, and a grounded interior life amid everyday circumstances.
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2. San Josemaría. Sus Libros
A concise, accessible survey of the author’s spiritual writings that traces the development of his thought, highlights central themes such as the sanctification of ordinary work, the universal call to holiness, and practical intimacy with Christ, and offers summaries of his major books together with historical context, critical reflections, and notes on their influence and reception within the Church.
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3. Complete Published Works Of Saint Josemaria Escriva
A comprehensive collection of short meditations, homilies and practical teachings offering concrete spiritual guidance for lay Christians, stressing the sanctification of ordinary life and work; it emphasizes frequent prayer and the sacraments, trust in Divine Providence, detachment from worldly attachments, and love of God and neighbor, with concise maxims and examples aimed at helping readers integrate faith into family, professional responsibilities and everyday actions to pursue personal holiness and apostolic service.