curtins Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I saw some quotes from st Josemaria Escriva and I really like how he is very blunt and to the point no nonsense kinda guy about his faith and especially regaurding chastity and purity. His book "the way" looks good. I want to be more like that- to the point about my faith and not be afraid. Anyone herd of this book or read it? I was thinking about getting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfnol31 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 It is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Josh Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 [quote name='curtins' date='Jan 9 2006, 02:05 AM']I saw some quotes from st Josemaria Escriva and I really like how he is very blunt and to the point no nonsense kinda guy about his faith and especially regaurding chastity and purity. His book "the way" looks good. I want to be more like that- to the point about my faith and not be afraid. Anyone herd of this book or read it? I was thinking about getting it [right][snapback]849838[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Josemaria Escriva is a saint so he knows what he's talking about! Although, I think it's important to stress that Escrivan spirituality really isn't for everyone. It's very easy for this branch of spirituality to lead to scruples and, worse, pride. It's great if it's the sort of thing which is good for you, I'm sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 As you know I am very familiar with St. Josemaria. I have to disagree with Josh though. There is no more leading to scruples, etc. than any other spirituality. The Work is for everyone. The vocation is not. It is designed, as a spirituality to bring sanctification into all aspects of daily life. [url="http://www.escrivaworks.org/"]Works of the Founder[/url]. If you'd like to ask questions or get information about the Work, we can discuss it here. I will do my best to be available for it, if anyone wishes to know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtins Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 the way of the cross also looks very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fides_et_Ratio Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Glad you're not taking notes from Dan Brown. ... Cam, is Opus Dei in all major cities in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I would love to be in opus dei eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtins Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 What exactly does Opus Dei do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 cam could tell you the best but.... finding God In everyday life, and leading a Holy Life especially as a lay person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 [quote name='Fides_et_Ratio' date='Jan 8 2006, 09:33 PM']Glad you're not taking notes from Dan Brown. ... Cam, is Opus Dei in all major cities in the US? [right][snapback]849854[/snapback][/right] [/quote] No. Actually Opus Dei is not a very large presence in the US at all. For example, where I live, there is no Opus Dei presence. Dan Brown's book is poppycock. It is pure fiction. The only truth is that the places that he mentions are real. Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 [quote name='curtins' date='Jan 8 2006, 09:43 PM']What exactly does Opus Dei do? [right][snapback]849861[/snapback][/right] [/quote] We are called to a fervent life of prayer and union with God. We are called to work in the field, to let our light shine before men, to offer ourselves as a sacrifice for the spread of the Good News. The priest exercises his ministerial priesthood by taking ordinary bread and wine and sacrificing them to the Father, turning them into the Body and Blood of Christ. We increase the Body of Christ by exercising our common priesthood of the faithful, taking the ordinary circumstances of our lives and sacrificing them to the Father. We have an essential part to play in the evangelical mission of the Church. We can reach people that priests and nuns, due to the circumstances of their lives, will never reach. St. Josemaría used to say the laity are called to be "contemplatives in the middle of the world." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtins Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 so could u give me like a couple of examples of how u would do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akalyte Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I love the book, dust sent it to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fides_et_Ratio Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 [quote name='Cam42' date='Jan 8 2006, 09:46 PM']No. Actually Opus Dei is not a very large presence in the US at all. For example, where I live, there is no Opus Dei presence. Dan Brown's book is poppycock. It is pure fiction. The only truth is that the places that he mentions are real. Nothing else. [right][snapback]849863[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I wasn't supporting Brown's book in any way, shape, or form. I hadn't heard of Opus Dei until all the Da Vinci hype so I didn't think it was too prevalent in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam42 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 [quote name='curtins' date='Jan 8 2006, 09:55 PM']so could u give me like a couple of examples of how u would do this? [right][snapback]849869[/snapback][/right] [/quote] The best example that I can give is this....I manage a retail establishment. During the course of my day, I have to do a lot of selling, as well as shifting of merchandise. If I approach my tasks with the mentality that the work of the task is a prayer, then I can only do my best. The reason being that I always want to pray my best. Then the work becomes sanctification and fruit of prayer. In the same manner when I have to deal with a customer, it is very easy to patronize that customer and coerce the customer into buying what you want to sell him. I am a good salesman. It is not pride telling me this, it is simply a fact. However, if I approach the customer with the idea that I am going to sell him what he needs, as opposed to what I want him to buy, then my selling becomes sanctification and fruit of prayer. Also, if I don't hassle the customer who wants to do a return and simply return the item that he doesn't want, knowing that I am going to get credit regardless, I have made a potentially difficult situation much easier for the customer and myself, it becomes the fruit of prayer. Daily sanctification through work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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