Uncommon Faith: The Early Years of Opus Dei, 1928-1943
by John F. Coverdale
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This book explores the early years of Opus Dei and shows why St. Josemaría Escrivá so quickly became renowned for his sanctity. Bringing to light details found only in hard-to-find Spanish sources, author John Coverdale highlights St. Josemaría's tireless, courageous efforts to spread the message of lay holiness even amid the terror and uncertainty of the Spanish Civil War. Coverdale explains how St. Josemaría helped others find Jesus Christ through a lay spirituality that anticipated show more Vatican II by thirty years. show lessTags
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- People/Characters
- Josemaría Escrivá
- Important events
- Founding of Opus Dei (1928); Spanish Civil War (1936 | 1939)
- Dedication
- Dedicated to
Anne Coverdale Luecke
and to the Memory of
John L. Luecke
with Gratitude and Affection. - First words
- Tuesday, October 2, 1928, feast of the Guardian Angels, was the second day of a week-long retrat for diocesan priest being given in the house of the Vincentians in the outskirts of Madrid.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Nonetheless, the events of February 14, 1943, made clear that Opus Dei would soon be able to ordain the priests it would need to expand throughout Spain and the rest of the world.
- Blurbers
- Chaput, Charles J.; Rutler, George W.; Lawler, Philip F.
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 267.182 — Religion Christian organization, social work & worship Associations for religious work Religious societies of both men and women Other religious associations for men and women Catholic religious associations for both men and women
- LCC
- BX819.3 .O68 .C68 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church Periodicals. Societies, councils, congresses, etc.
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- English
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