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The Spiritual Status of Work in Opus Dei

2007; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 4; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/14766080709518676

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Przemysław Piątkowski,

Theology and Canon Law Studies

Opus Dei, an organization founded by Spanish priest Josemaria Escrivá in 1928, in spite of being surrounded by controversies is already perceived by many faithful as one of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of the Catholic Church. It proclaims the message that every earthly reality, all possible circumstances of life, and especially daily work, are occasions to meet Christ. This article aims to look at the relation between everyday work and prayer in the teachings of Josemaria Escrivá, with a specific focus on the biblical commandment “to pray always” (Luke 18:1) or “to pray without ceasing” (1 Thes 5:17). The author tries to analyze the way in which work becomes prayer for the faithful of Opus Dei.