Friends of God by Escriva, Josemaria -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Foreword by Alvaro del Portillo The Richness of Ordinary Life

God wants us to be saints Little things and the life of childhood Genuinely Christian lives Sincerity in spiritual direction Seeking God’s presence In Christ’s boat

Freedom, a Gift from God

Choosing life The meaning of freedom Freedom and self-surrender Freedom of consciences Answerable to God

Time Is a Treasure

From the first hour Being profitable in God’s service At the foot of the vine The barren fig tree Going about our Father’s business

Working for God

Work as a participation in God’s creative power The exemplary value of professional life Turning work into prayer Do everything for Love’s sake

Human Virtues

Human virtues Fortitude, composure, patience, magnanimity Industriousness, diligence Truthfulness and justice The rewards of temperance Wisdom of the heart An ordinary way Human virtues and supernatural virtues

Humility

Listening to God The enemy is pride A donkey for his throne The fruits of humility Humility and joy

Detachment

The example of Christ Christian self-control Father … do not take them out of the world God loves the cheerful giver

In the Footsteps of Christ

The Christian’s way Keeping the end in sight Like the beating of our heart A spirit of penance

Getting to Know God

We are children of God The example of Jesus Christ Piety, a childlike attitude toward God Plan of life Signposts painted red

Open to God and Men

Prudence, a necessary virtue Human respect Be right-minded Turning our weakness to good account To each his due Duties of justice toward God and men Justice and love of freedom and truth Justice and charity

For They Shall See God

The example of Christ Bearing God in our bodies Chastity is possible Giving one’s whole heart Chastity and human love The means to conquer

Living by Faith

By the pool of Siloe The faith of Bartimaeus Faith and deeds Faith and humility Contemplation in our everyday life

The Christian’s Hope

Earthly expectations and Christian hope What to hope for I can do all things Our wretchedness and God’s forgiveness God never tires of forgiving It is important to struggle With our eyes on Heaven

The Strength of Love

God’s way of teaching Charity with everyone Expressing our love Practicing charity The only way

A Life of Prayer

How to pray Prayer is dialogue Vocal prayers and mental prayer Among the followers of our Lord

That All May Be Saved

Leavening the dough Going fishing Miracles will multiply Apostolate in our daily life Souls belong to God Daring to speak about God

Mother of God and Our Mother

The faith of the Christian people Mother of fair love Mother of the Church Teacher of faith, hope, and charity Our Mother

Toward Holiness

Talking with God The sacred humanity of Christ The Holy Cross The Blessed Trinity Living prayer Ordinary life With the holy angels

Notes Indexes

Scripture References Quotations from Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and Other Ecclesiastical Writers Topics

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