"I would recommend Pope Benedict’s book 'Jesus of Nazareth' to everyone"

“I would recommend Pope Benedict’s book Jesus of Nazareth to everyone,” says Fr Bernardo Estrada, New Testament Professor in the Faculty of Theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, in an interview reproduced below. To date, the book has been published in Italy, [...]
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First Edition of "The Way of the Cross" in Arabic

The French publishers Le Laurier have brought out the first Arabic edition of St Josemaría Escrivá's book The Way of the Cross, in Lebanon. The book follows Jesus Christ through the hours of his Passion, from his condemnation by Pilate to the moment when his [...]
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First edition of Christ is Passing By in Swedish

The Swedish publisher "Catholica Bokförlaget" has brought out a new book by St Josemaría in Swedish: Christ is Passing By. This is the second book of homilies by the founder of Opus Dei to be published in Swedish, as well as The Way, Holy Rosary, The [...]
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Scott Hahn’s latest book: his ‘spiritual journey’ in Opus Dei

Scott Hahn, the popular Catholic author and speaker, has published a book about Opus Dei and the theological background to the teachings of St Josemaría Escrivá. Scott Hahn, Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, USA, and author of Rome Sweet Home and many [...]
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Books for Children

Biographies for Children Michael Carceles and Elizabeth Torra. Yes! The Life of Josemaria Escriva for Young Readers, Manila: Sinag-Tala 1994 / Princeton: Scepter, 2002. Full of appealing illustrations and charming stories spanning the entire life of St. Josemaria, this large-size children’s book not only helps children [...]
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The Way of The Cross translated into Malayalam

Kerala is the most densely populated state in India with a population of nearly 32 million people who speak Malayalam, one of the 18 official languages of the country. “The Catholics in Kerala do not know much about the writings of St. Josemaría as his [...]
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New book: Favors of Saint Josemaría Escrivá

A newly published book relates many favors granted through the intercession of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Following his previous book Cures through the Intercession of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Msgr. Flavio Capucci, in Favors of Saint Josemaría Escrivá now presents a collection of first-person accounts, often by [...]
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A Million Rosaries

During the Year of the Rosary proclaimed by Pope John Paul II in 2003, new editions of Saint Josemaría’s book Holy Rosary were published in different parts of the world. In some countries such as Uruguay, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Chile it was published for the [...]
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Lessons in Practical Chrisitanity

I like to describe his teachings as, “Lessons in practical Christianity”. He takes simple topics and backs them up with clear explanations. His approach takes the form of a conversation and leads you to make concrete resolutions; this is why his books are good guides [...]
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I began to experience great freedom in my life

When I lived in Iran, my daughter Shailani told me about Opus Dei. Saint Josemaria’s writings opened up a completely new horizon in my life. I learned that God is not a distant being: we can draw close to him as a Father. I began [...]
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