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The Book of Exodus (33:11) tells us that God spoke
with Moses “face to face, as a friend speaks with
a friend.” I think that, even if the veil of discretion
hides many details from us, we can very well
apply these words to Josemaría Escrivá, “speaking
as a friend speaks with a friend,” which opens the
doors of the world to God to act and transform
everything.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Gathering in Castelldaura (Barcelona, Spain) in 1972.
In 1946 St. Josemaría moved to Rome, in keeping
with the worldwide scope of Opus Dei and also as a
manifestation of his union with the Pope. From the
eternal city he worked with all his heart in the service
of the Church he loved so deeply and encouraged the
expansion of the apostolate of Opus Dei throughout
the world.
He died at midday on June 26, 1975. On October
6, 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II. His
remains are venerated in the Prelature’s church of Our
Lady of Peace in Rome.
From the day of his death accounts of favors granted
through his intercession began to arrive at the seat
of the Prelature of Opus Dei in Rome: conversions,
decisions to deepen in the practice the Christian faith,
cures, material favors.... His life and teachings are an
inspiration and help for hundreds of thousands of
people who trust in his intercession, as a friend they
can approach to strengthen their faith.
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