Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer Plaque
- Solid Bronze Plaque
- Small (p219k - 2 x 1.8 inches) or Large (p820g - 7.9 x 6.3 inches)
- Hangs Easily on the Wall
- Made in Germany
Product Description
This is our inspiring Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer Plaque. Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-1975) was a priest from Spain who founded Opus Dei (Latin for “Work of God”), an organization of priests and lay persons committed to the doctrine that everyone is called to holiness and ordinary life itself is a path to holiness. Pope John Paul II declared that Saint Josemaría should be “counted among the great witnesses of Christianity.” This lovely plaque is an especially suitable gift a birthday, first communion, confirmation, and for his feast day on June 26th.
A Bronze Plaque Available in Two Sizes
Available in two sizes – small (p219k – 2 x 1.8 inches) or large (p820g – 7.9 x 6.3 inches) – this plaque is designed to hang with ease on the wall in office, home or studio. This solid bronze plaque was conceived and cast in Germany by a master goldsmith of world renown. This is indeed a most fitting gift for that special “Jose Maria” or member of Opus Dei in your life!
Opus Dei – The Universal Call to Holiness
Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer and Opus Dei have aroused controversy, mostly concerning allegations of unwarranted secrecy, elitism, cult-like practices within Opus Dei, and political alignment with right-wing political powers, such as the dictatorship of General Franco in Spain (1939–1975). After his death, Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer’s canonization attracted considerable attention both within the Roman Catholic Church and in the worldwide media. But Popes John Paul I, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as many other Catholic leaders worldwide, have strongly endorsed Escrivá’s teaching on the universal call to holiness (a major theme of Vatican II, go to History/Story tab), the role of lay persons, and the sanctification of work. In fact, Escrivá may be disliked by some Catholics, but he is venerated by millions more.
Vatican II, Lumen Gentium 40,41:
Thus it is evident to everyone, that all the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status, are called to the fullness of the Christian life and to the perfection of charity; by this holiness as such a more human manner of living is promoted in this earthly society. In order that the faithful may reach this perfection, they must use their strength accordingly as they have received it, as a gift from Christ. They must follow in His footsteps and conform themselves to His image seeking the will of the Father in all things. They must devote themselves with all their being to the glory of God and the service of their neighbor. In this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow into an abundant harvest of good, as is admirably shown by the life of so many saints in Church history. The classes and duties of life are many, but holiness is one – that sanctity which is cultivated by all who are moved by the Spirit of God, and who obey the voice of the Father and worship God the Father in spirit and in truth. These people follow the poor Christ, the humble and cross-bearing Christ in order to be worthy of being sharers in His glory. Every person must walk unhesitatingly according to his own personal gifts and duties in the path of living faith, which arouses hope and works through charity.
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Additional Information
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.5 x 6.1 x 1 in |
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