Christian Hope

Heaven is the final destination of our path on earth. Jesus has gone ahead of us and awaits us there, in the company of Our Lady and of St. Joseph, whom I so much revere, and of all the angels and saints. Friends of God, [...]
Tags: Joy, Faith, Divine sonship, Optimism

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The miracle of faith

As well as having given you abundant and effective grace, the Lord has given you a brain, a pair of hands and intellectual powers so that your talents may yield fruit. God wants to work miracles all the time – to raise the dead, make [...]
Tags: Doctrine, Faith, Divine sonship, Virtues

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The Blessed Trinity

Learn to praise the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Learn to have a special devotion to the Blessed Trinity: I believe in God the Father, I believe in God the Son, I believe in God the Holy Spirit; I hope in God the [...]
Tags: Holy Spirit, Divine sonship, Jesus Christ, Blessed Trinity

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Christian optimism

Christian optimism is not a sugary optimism; nor is it a mere human confidence that everything will turn out all right. It is an optimism that sinks its roots in an awareness of our freedom, and in the sure knowledge of the power of grace. [...]
Tags: Joy, Faith, Divine sonship, Optimism

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We are God’s children

Rest in divine filiation. God is a Father — your Father! — full of warmth and infinite love. —Call him Father frequently and tell him, when you are alone, that you love him, that you love him very much!, and that you feel proud and strong [...]
Tags: Divine sonship, Presence of God, Solidarity

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God Provides

Joyous narratives of favors granted through the intercession of Josemaria Escrivá, to persons from all over the Philippines. In every story we see God’s infinitely loving care and concern. Monina Allarey Mercado, the book’s editor says: “We know that Saint Josemaria points to God as the [...]
Tags: Divine sonship

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Some of the main features of the spirit of Opus Dei

What are the main features of Opus Dei’s spirit? “This is God’s will: your sanctification,” as Saint Paul said to the first Christians. This message is “as old as the Gospel and as new as the Gospel.” God calls all baptized people to the fullness [...]
Tags: Divine sonship, Freedom, Marriage, Opus Dei, Work, Unity of life, Ordinary life

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The First Years of Opus Dei

1928, 1929, 1930… St Josemaria had to fulfil God’s will, but had no trained assistants, no money, and no patrons. The task was huge and the young priest had no financial resources, helpers, or patrons. He had neither the support of tradition nor Church approval, for [...]
Tags: Joy, The Way, Divine sonship, Opus Dei

Testimony

Pope John Paul II

The tender face of a Father The Lord made him understand deeply the gift of our divine filiation. Saint Josemaria taught how to contemplate the tender face of a Father in God, who speaks to us through the most varied vicissitudes of life. A Father who [...]
Tags: Divine sonship, Pope John Paul II

Testimony

Without changing anything, it changed everything

The fascinating world of horses has led me to dedicate many years to different equestrian sports, and as time passes I feel more and more that it has been my whole life. I have gone in for dressage, and taken part in national and international [...]
Tags: Sport, Divine sonship, Ascetical struggle, Presence of God