“Born for Greater Things”: Celebrating the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva

24/06/2025 12 min
“Born for Greater Things”: Celebrating the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva

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In our meditation of the week: On the 50th anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva’s entrance into heaven (June 26, 1975), we reflect on the enduring legacy of his life and message. Msgr. Dolan explores the central theme of divine filiation - the foundation of Opus Dei’s spirit, and how it empowers ordinary Christians to become contemplatives in the middle of the world.Listen now to reflect on:• The moment in 1931 when St. Josemaria grasped his identity as a beloved child of God• How divine filiation filled his heart with joy and shaped the spirituality of Opus Dei• The meaning behind “Omnia in bonum” and “Ad maiora natus sum”• Why a personalized “plan of life” helps us turn each day into a symphony of prayer• St. Josemaria’s impact on those around him - from young students to scientists and engineersView TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!