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Among these distinguished figures an eminent place is occupied by Blessed Josemaría Escrivá, who, as I stressed on the solemn day of his beatification, recalled to the contemporary world the universal call to holiness and the Christian value that professional work can acquire in the ordinary circumstances of each person» (October 14, 1993).

«With supernatural intuition, Blessed Josemaría preached untiringly the universal call to holiness and apostolate... In a society where an unbridled craving for material possessions turns them into an idol and a source of distance from God, the new Blessed reminds us that these very realities, creatures of God and of human ingenuity, if used uprightly for the glory of the Creator and the service of our brothers and sisters, can be a path for men and women to encounter Christ» (May 17, 1992).24:T407,- The sanctification of work is the hinge on which the spiritual life of the Christian rests. Sanctifying work requires carrying it out with the greatest possible human perfection (professional competence) and with Christian perfection (for love of God's will and in the service of mankind).

According to the spirit of Opus Dei, work can be sanctified and become a path of holiness: "Having been assumed by Christ, work presents itself to us as a redeemed and redeeming reality: not only is it the background of man's life, but a means and path to holiness, a reality that can be sanctified and that sanctifies." Any honest work is an opportunity to give glory to God and serve others.

"We are people of the street, ordinary Christians, immersed in the bloodstream of society; and the Lord wants us to be holy, apostolic, precisely in the midst of our professional work—that is, sanctifying ourselves in that task, sanctifying that task, and helping others sanctify themselves through that task."25:T408,We can gather the motives for working into three main groups:

Somewhat selfish motives: obtaining money, fame, success, luxury, jewelry... These approaches prompt one to acquire those goods while working as little as possible. Work remains a burdensome drudgery.
Noble human motives: contributing to the good of others, supporting one's family, building up society... In other words, working with a spirit of service. This mindset helps one to work cheerfully and happily.
Supernatural motives:
- Work is a collaboration with God the Father in perfecting Creation.
- Work is an imitation of God the Son, Jesus Christ, who spent many years working as a carpenter in Nazareth.
- The person who works carries out something willed by God; therefore, it pleases the Lord and becomes a means of personal sanctification. In this way, work collaborates with the Holy Spirit in our sanctification.

(These ideas are further developed in: industriousness).26:T427,Almost all human work is carried out in some manner as teamwork. Let us consider several examples:

Sequential work: Individual tasks follow one after another, generating distinct intermediate outputs that the next person uses to elaborate their own product. Thus, in making bread, the farmer cultivates wheat, the miller grinds the grain into flour, and the baker takes the flour to produce bread. At times this is not teamwork in the strict sense, but rather distinct, interdependent labors that rely on each other.
Assembly-line work: Here no finished product exists until everyone completes their specific role. The classic example is automobile manufacturing.
Feedback loops: One person reviews the work of another and returns corrections so that it may be improved. At times this is not strict teamwork between peers, but a dynamic between supervisor and subordinate.
Simultaneous collaboration: Everyone intervenes more or less at the same time—for example, in an active business meeting or collaborative brainstorm.

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The little things take on great importance. \"Great holiness consists in carrying out the little duties of each moment\", wrote the founder of Opus Dei. Examples: small acts of service, good manners, respect for others, tidiness, punctuality, etc. These little things are not irrelevant to Christian life if they are carried out for the love of God.
For the majority of Christians, marriage and the family are among the things upon which sanctity should be built. \"For a Christian, marriage is not just a social institution, much less a mere remedy for human weakness. It is a supernatural calling.\"
Sanctifying work.

"},{"number":4,"question":"Sanctifying work","answer":"- The sanctification of work is like a hinge on which the spiritual life of the Christian turns. Sanctifying work means carrying it out with the greatest possible human perfection (professional competence) and Christian perfection (for love of God and as a service to humanity).

According to the spirit of Opus Dei, work can be sanctified and turned into a path of sanctification. \"Since Christ took it into his hands, work has become for us a redeemed and redemptive reality; not only is it the background of man's life, it is a means and a path of holiness, it is something to be sanctified and something which sanctifies.\" Any honest job, can be an occasion for giving glory to God and for serving others.

\"It is we ordinary Christians immersed in the blood-stream of society, whom Our Lord wants to be saints and apostles, in the very midst of our ordinary work; that is, sanctifying our job in life, sanctifying ourselves in it, and through it helping others to sanctify themselves as well.\""},{"number":5,"question":"Freedom","answer":"- The members of Opus Dei are ordinary citizens who enjoy the same rights and are subject to the same obligations as any other citizen. In their political, financial or cultural activities, they act with freedom and personal responsibility, not attempting to involve the Church or Opus Dei in their decisions, nor presenting their decisions as the only Catholic solutions. This implies respecting the freedom and the opinions of others."},{"number":6,"question":"Prayer and sacrifice","answer":"- The spirit of Opus Dei encourages prayer and sacrifice in order to sustain the effort to sanctify one's ordinary occupations. The faithful of the prelature strive to incorporate into their lives: prayer, daily Mass, sacramental confession, and reading and meditating on the Gospel, devotion to Our Lady, etc. Also, to imitate Jesus Christ, they make sacrifices, particularly those that help them fulfill their duties and make life pleasant for others."},{"number":7,"question":"Charity and apostolate","answer":"- The members of Opus Dei try to bear witness to their Christian faith. In the words of the founder: \"As we work at our job, side by side with our colleagues, friends and relatives and share their interests, we can help them come closer to Christ.\" Eagerness to make Christ known is inseparable from the desire to contribute to resolving the material needs and social problems of one's surroundings."},{"number":8,"question":"Unity of life","answer":"- Friendship with God, ordinary day-to-day life, and the effort to evangelize are all harmoniously fused into a \"strong and simple unity of life.\" \"Unity of life\" was an expression frequently used by the founder of Opus Dei. The Christians not live \"a kind of double life. On the one hand, an interior life, a life of union with God; and on the other, a separate and distinct professional, social and family life.\" \"There is just one life, made of flesh and spirit. And it is this life which has to become, in both soul and body, holy and filled with God."}]}],"relatedSlugs":["opusdei","opusdeibooks","escriva","escrivabalaguer"],"translations":{"fr":"opusdeiesprit","it":"opusdeispirito","pt":"opusdeiespirito","es":"opusdeiespiritu"},"sourceFile":"IDEAS_RAPIDAS\\idpru\\idprui\\opusdeispirit.htm"},{"slug":"opusdei","lang":"en","title":"Opus Dei","description":"What is Opus Dei? Brief history, comments by the Popes, and the spirit of sanctifying ordinary work.","keywords":["opus","dei","sanctification","work","Josemaría Escrivá"],"categories":["personas"],"sections":[{"title":"A. Frequently Asked Questions about Opus Dei","items":[{"number":1,"question":"What is the meaning of Opus Dei?","answer":"Opus Dei stands for the Work of God in Latin."},{"number":2,"question":"What is Opus Dei?","answer":"Depending on the point of view, several definitions can be given:

From a spiritual perspective, Opus Dei is a path of sanctification in professional work and in the fulfillment of the ordinary duties of a Christian.
Descriptively: Opus Dei consists of people of all professions and walks of life (farmers, nurses, architects, homemakers...) who share the pursuit of holiness in their ordinary life.
In terms of its activity, Opus Dei is a great catechesis, offering Christian formation to all who desire it.
For those who know it, Opus Dei is a family, reflecting the Christian charity, warmth, and welcoming affection taught in its means of formation.
From a juridical and canonical perspective, Opus Dei is a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. (Essentially, a personal prelature functions like a diocese with specific pastoral characteristics).

"},{"number":3,"question":"When was Opus Dei born?","answer":"God our Lord showed Opus Dei to Saint Josemaría Escrivá on October 2, 1928."},{"number":4,"question":"Who can belong to Opus Dei?","answer":"All people who have received this divine vocation: a call from God to seek holiness in work and daily life, and to help others encounter the Lord in ordinary activities."},{"number":5,"question":"How can a person know if they have that vocation?","answer":"A vocation is a great divine gift. To discover it, prayer is necessary, asking God to know His will. It is also essential to consult the directors of Opus Dei, who know the specific characteristics of this vocation and can help discern whether one has that vocation."},{"number":6,"question":"What teachings does Opus Dei transmit?","answer":"Following Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei spreads the teachings of Jesus Christ, applying them to ordinary life and showing that holiness in everyday tasks is accessible and attractive."},{"number":7,"question":"Is the formation given by Opus Dei theoretical?","answer":"Opus Dei strives to make its formation both theoretical and practical, ensuring balance, coherence, and unity in the Christian's life. In Opus Dei's activities of formation, participants not only learn doctrinal concepts but also receive encouragement and practical advice to live them out."},{"number":8,"question":"What areas does this formation encompass?","answer":"The formation offered in Opus Dei can be grouped into several areas:

Doctrinal formation: to gain a deep knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Human and spiritual formation: to acquire the virtues characteristic of a Christian who seeks to love God ardently in daily work.
Apostolic formation: fostering an active concern for the salvation of souls.

"},{"number":9,"question":"In what countries can Opus Dei be found?","answer":"Throughout the Americas and most of Europe; in Australia, New Zealand, and in numerous countries across Asia and Africa (for example Japan, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Nigeria, Congo, Cameroon, etc.). For information regarding Opus Dei in your country, visit the official website: opusdei.org."}]},{"title":"B. Brief History of Opus Dei","items":[{"number":1,"question":"Beginnings of Opus Dei","answer":"

1928 — Foundation. On October 2, in Madrid, God our Lord reveals Opus Dei to Saint Josemaría Escrivá.

1933 The first center of Opus Dei opens: the DYA academy, which soon expands into a university residence.

1941 Bishop Leopoldo Eijo y Garay of Madrid, who knew and blessed Opus Dei from its inception, grants diocesan approval. Three years later, he ordains the first three priests of Opus Dei: Blessed Álvaro del Portillo, Father José María Hernández Garnica, and Father José Luis Múzquiz.

1947 The Holy See issues the first pontifical approval (*decretum laudis*). The previous year, Saint Josemaría moved his residence to Rome.

1950 Pope Pius XII grants definitive pontifical approval to Opus Dei.

"},{"number":2,"question":"Expansion of Opus Dei","answer":"Opus Dei was born in Spain, but with an intrinsically universal vocation. As soon as the end of World War II permitted, it began expanding internationally:

1946-47 Opus Dei begins in Europe: Portugal, Italy, Great Britain, France, Ireland.

1949-51 Beginnings in the Americas: Mexico, the United States, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela.

1951-57 Expansion to other nations in Europe and the Americas.

1958 Beginnings in Africa and Asia: Kenya and Japan.

1963 Work begins in Oceania: Australia.

(Currently, Opus Dei is present in over sixty countries).

"},{"number":3,"question":"Maturity of Opus Dei","answer":"

1969 Saint Josemaría Escrivá convokes an extraordinary General Congress of Opus Dei to prepare its juridical transition to a Personal Prelature, a figure established by the Second Vatican Council.

1975 Saint Josemaría Escrivá dies in Rome. At that time, Opus Dei comprises some 60,000 members. He is succeeded by Monsignor Álvaro del Portillo.

1982 Saint John Paul II establishes Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature.

1994 Monsignor Álvaro del Portillo passes away in Rome, succeeded by Monsignor Javier Echevarría.

2002 Saint John Paul II canonizes Saint Josemaría Escrivá, entering him into the catalog of saints of the Catholic Church. By then, Opus Dei numbers approximately 84,000 members worldwide.

"}]},{"title":"C. Popes on Saint Josemaría and Opus Dei","items":[{"number":1,"question":"Saint John Paul II","answer":"$23"},{"number":2,"question":"John Paul I","answer":"«Escrivá de Balaguer, with the Gospel in hand, constantly said: \"Christ does not ask us for a little bit of goodness, but for a great deal of goodness. But He wants us to attain it not through extraordinary actions, but through ordinary actions, although the manner of carrying out those actions must not be ordinary.\" There, *nel bel mezzo della strada*, in the office, in the factory, we become holy provided we carry out our duty competently, for love of God, and cheerfully, so that daily work turns not into a \"daily tragedy,\" but into a \"daily smile\"» (July 25, 1978)."},{"number":3,"question":"Saint Paul VI","answer":"«We consider with paternal satisfaction all that Opus Dei has accomplished and continues to accomplish for the Kingdom of God; the desire to do good that guides it; the burning love for the Church and its visible Head that distinguishes it; the ardent zeal for souls that spurs it onto the arduous and challenging paths of an apostolate of presence and witness across all sectors of contemporary life» (October 1, 1964)."}]},{"title":"D. The Spirit of Opus Dei","items":[{"number":1,"question":"What is the spirit of Opus Dei?","answer":"Opus Dei spreads the call to holiness in the fulfillment of one's professional work and personal obligations. «The spirit of Opus Dei has as an essential characteristic the fact of not taking anyone out of their place, but rather leading each person to fulfill the tasks and duties of their own state, of their mission in the Church and civil society, with the greatest possible perfection.» Key features of the spirit of Opus Dei include the following:"},{"number":2,"question":"Divine Filiation","answer":"- A Christian is a child of God by virtue of Baptism. This foundational truth of Christianity holds a central place in the spirit of Opus Dei, as its founder taught: «Divine filiation is the foundation of the spirit of Opus Dei.» Consequently, Opus Dei fosters trust in Providence, simplicity in one's relationship with God, a profound sense of the dignity of every human person and fraternity among all men, Christian love for the world and created realities, interior peace, and optimism."},{"number":3,"question":"Ordinary Life in the Spirit of Opus Dei","answer":"- The Christian can seek holiness through their everyday activities. In the words of the founder of Opus Dei: «Ordinary life can be holy and full of God»; «The Lord calls us to sanctify our ordinary task, because therein lies Christian perfection.» Key consequences include:

The transcendence of little things. «\"Great\" holiness consists in carrying out the \"little duties\" of each moment,» taught the founder. For example, details of service, good manners, respect for others, material order, punctuality: when lived for love of God, these details are deeply significant for Christian life.
Marriage and family life are among the ordinary realities upon which a Christian must build sanctification. «For a Christian, marriage is not a mere social institution, much less a remedy for human weakness: it is an authentic supernatural vocation.»
Sanctifying work, sanctifying oneself in work, and sanctifying others through work.

"},{"number":4,"question":"Work in Opus Dei","answer":"$24"},{"number":5,"question":"Freedom in Opus Dei","answer":"- The faithful of Opus Dei are citizens who enjoy the same rights and are subject to the same obligations as their fellow citizens. In their political, economic, and cultural activities, they act with full personal freedom and responsibility, never claiming to represent the Church or Opus Dei in their secular choices, nor presenting their decisions as the only ones compatible with the faith. This entails deep respect for the freedom and opinions of others."},{"number":6,"question":"Prayer and Sacrifice in the Spirit of Opus Dei","answer":"- The spirit of Opus Dei encourages prayer and penance to sustain the effort to sanctify ordinary occupations. The faithful of the prelature incorporate into their daily lives mental prayer, daily attendance at Holy Mass, frequent sacramental confession, reading and meditation on the Gospel, and devotion to Our Lady. To imitate Jesus Christ, they also practice sacrifices, especially those that facilitate the fulfillment of duty and make life pleasant for others."},{"number":7,"question":"Charity in Opus Dei","answer":"- Members of Opus Dei strive to bear witness to their Christian faith. In the words of the founder: «By working shoulder to shoulder in the same concerns as our companions, our friends, and our relatives, we will be able to help them come to Christ.» This zeal to make Christ known is inseparable from the desire to contribute to meeting the material needs and solving the social problems of one's environment."},{"number":8,"question":"Unity of Life in Opus Dei","answer":"- Friendship with God, daily work, and personal apostolic zeal must blend into a «simple and strong unity of life,» a classic expression of Saint Josemaría. A Christian must not «lead a kind of double life: on the one hand, an interior life, a life of relationship with God; and on the other, a separate and distinct family, professional, and social life.» On the contrary, «there is only one life, made of flesh and spirit, and that is the life that must become—in soul and body—holy and full of God»."}]}],"relatedSlugs":["escriva","escrivabalaguer","opusdeibooks","doctrine","church","neocatechumenal","prayer","pope","religion","work","vocation","charity"],"translations":{"fr":"opusdei","it":"opusdei","pt":"opusdei","es":"opusdei"},"sourceFile":"IDEAS_RAPIDAS\\idpru\\idprui\\opusdei.htm"},{"slug":"work","lang":"en","title":"Work","description":"Quick ideas about work. What meaning does work have? How can one be happy while working? Teamwork.","keywords":["work","teamwork","service"],"categories":["humanos"],"sections":[{"title":"A. Work","items":[{"number":1,"question":"Is work good?","answer":"Work is good. What is unpleasant is fatigue. Anyone enjoys accomplishing things, and everyone would work a great deal were it not for tiredness. Yet fatigue is inevitable, and whoever attempts to eliminate effort entirely is destined for the bitterness of failure."},{"number":2,"question":"Is it possible to be happy while working?","answer":"Despite fatigue, it is entirely possible to be happy while working if one discovers a noble reason for doing so."},{"number":3,"question":"What meaning does work have?","answer":"$25"},{"number":4,"question":"How can one be happy while working?","answer":"It is beneficial to keep the following aspects in mind:

Rectify the intention: add to natural or material motives a higher intention of service to others or love for God. This noble purpose is the fundamental requirement for finding happiness in one's work.
Work well: with focus, intensity, competence, and careful attention to detail... Shoddy work satisfies neither the worker, nor others, nor God.
Distribute time well: in order to fulfill one's duties toward the family, toward God, toward rest, and so on.
Work with an apostolic sense: this was the hallmark of Christ's labor. His entire hidden life possessed this redeeming significance.

"}]},{"title":"B. Teamwork","items":[{"number":1,"question":"What does teamwork mean?","answer":"Teamwork means placing one's personal skills, talents, and resources at the service of a shared objective in which others collaborate."},{"number":2,"question":"Modes of teamwork?","answer":"$26"},{"number":3,"question":"Is teamwork good?","answer":"It depends:

Often it is an excellent way of working, because the complementary capabilities of different people collaborate, yielding a higher quality and often faster result.
It can be useless when there is neither mutual understanding nor a sense of efficiency, reducing teamwork to merely meeting to chat endlessly. For teamwork to function well, it must have clear leadership.

"},{"number":4,"question":"Requirements for teamwork?","answer":"

As stated, there must be someone who directs and coordinates. Careful planning is also necessary: outlining stages, distributing specific tasks, and establishing realistic deadlines...
Each person must faithfully work their assigned portion. Shifting the burden onto others while taking credit for the group's effort is unacceptable.
Knowing how to listen and knowing how to speak. Contributing constructively while allowing others to speak. Receiving opposing opinions graciously, without feeling personally attacked.
Thinking positively and focusing on solutions. Avoiding cynicism, pessimism, and defeatist attitudes that demoralize the team.
Sharing a clear common goal. This is obvious, but it must never be taken for granted.

"}]}],"relatedSlugs":["like","entertainment","pain","study","man","ideals","courtship","opusdei","order","poverty","responsibility","socialdoctrine"],"translations":{"fr":"travail","it":"lavoro","pt":"trabalho","es":"trabajo"},"sourceFile":"translated-from:web/content/articles/es/trabajo.json"},{"slug":"Jesus","lang":"en","title":"Jesus Christ","description":"Who is Jesus Christ? How can His divinity be recognized? Historical facts about Jesus.","keywords":["Jesus Christ","Jesus","Christ"],"categories":["espirituales"],"sections":[{"title":"A. Jesus Christ and His Divinity","items":[{"number":1,"question":"Who is Jesus Christ?","answer":"He is the Son of God made man. The Second Person of the Trinity took on human nature and was born of the Virgin Mary. Thus Jesus Christ is perfect God and perfect man."},{"number":2,"question":"How do we know that Jesus Christ is perfect man?","answer":"From His human acts. For the very same reasons that when we see a person, we know he is a man. Jesus Christ was born, worked, prayed, suffered, had friends, and wept for them..."},{"number":3,"question":"How do we know that Jesus Christ is God?","answer":"From His divine acts. He worked numerous miracles and spoke with divine authority. For instance, when commenting on the commandments God had given to Moses, He perfected them by declaring: \"But I say to you.\""},{"number":4,"question":"Have other saints not performed miracles?","answer":"Yes, many—yet in a very different way. When saints perform miracles, they take great care to attribute those deeds to God, knowing they act solely through the power the Lord grants them. Jesus Christ, by contrast, acted by His own power: \"I say to you, arise.\""},{"number":5,"question":"Some consequences of the divinity of Christ","answer":"

His words are of supreme importance because they are the voice of God. Hence the great interest in knowing His doctrine and putting it into practice.
His clear love for mankind is wondrous, for it is the love of God. Knowing that God loves us is a reason for gratitude and a powerful impetus to serve Him generously.
The means of sanctification He left us (the 7 sacraments) are essential, as they are divine aids. Naturally, we seek to receive them frequently.
The Church He founded is indispensable because God Himself founded it. She preserves and transmits what Christ entrusted to us.

"},{"number":6,"question":"What do we retain from Christ's time on earth?","answer":"The presence of God among us is the most magnificent event in human history. Apart from archaeological remains, we retain four great realities from Christ's time on earth:

His doctrine, His teachings, and His example.
The 7 sacraments He instituted.
Holy Mary as our Mother.
The Pope, the successor of Peter, who ensures that these teachings are preserved and spread throughout the whole world.

Curiously, Protestant denominations are Christian religions, yet they neglect these very realities."},{"number":7,"question":"How do we know which sacraments and teachings of Christ are genuine?","answer":"Because the Pope endorses certain doctrines and rejects others. For this he has divine assistance, since obviously the Lord desires that His teachings be handed down without error."}]},{"title":"B. Historical Data about Jesus Christ","items":[{"number":1,"question":"What historical sources do we have concerning Jesus?","answer":"We have three types of information sources: Christian, Jewish, and pagan. Christian documents are the most abundant, prominent among them being the four Gospels. We also have the other books of the New Testament and the extensive writings of the Church Fathers, such as Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome, etc."},{"number":2,"question":"What do Jewish authors attest?","answer":"Let us cite two important examples:

Flavius Josephus in \"Jewish Antiquities\", written at the end of the first century, states: \"About this time appeared Jesus, a wise man, if indeed one ought to call him a man. For he performed wonderful works, and was a teacher of men (...). Denounced by the leaders of our nation, Pilate condemned him to the punishment of the cross.\"
The Babylonian Talmud of the fifth century records: \"On the eve of Passover, Jesus of Nazareth was hanged on a scaffold.\"

"},{"number":3,"question":"What do Roman authors state?","answer":"Tacitus, in his Annals written around AD 116, mentions Christians thus: \"This name comes from Christ, who, under the reign of Tiberius, was executed by the procurator Pontius Pilate.\" Jesus is also mentioned in other writings by Pliny the Younger, Suetonius, etc."},{"number":4,"question":"Did Jesus ever marry?","answer":"No, absolutely not. No history book, no serious document supports that assertion. To say that Jesus married or had a child is as false as claiming that he traveled from town to town on a motorcycle. It simply never happened. A few Gnostic writings mention it, but they also speak of 8, 12, or 30 divine aeon pairs, and other notions brimming with fantasy; they were fond of divine male-female pairings, and it is natural that they would assign Jesus his corresponding partner to fit him into their elaborate speculations.

For Christian sources, see gospels. A summary of the life of Christ can also be consulted."}]}],"relatedSlugs":["agnosticism","oldtestament","bible","buddhism","confession","christian","faith","islam","johnpaul","mass","prayer","orthodox","religion","christianreligions","churchfathers","vocation"],"translations":{"fr":"Jesus","it":"Gesu","pt":"jesus","es":"Jesus"},"sourceFile":"IDEAS_RAPIDAS\\idpru\\Jesus.htm"},{"slug":"agnosticism","lang":"en","title":"Agnosticism","description":"Can we know God? The nature of agnosticism and the reach of human reason.","keywords":["agnosticism","agnostics"],"categories":["espirituales"],"sections":[{"title":null,"items":[{"number":1,"question":"What is agnosticism?","answer":"Agnosticism is a philosophical theory which holds that human knowledge cannot reach beyond what is perceptible by the senses. It renounces the search for truth outside the realm of sensible experience. In particular, agnosticism renounces the search for God."},{"number":2,"question":"Does God exist for agnostics?","answer":"Agnosticism takes no official stance regarding the existence of God. It neither asserts that He exists nor that He does not. In practice, however, agnostics live as though God did not exist."},{"number":3,"question":"Is agnosticism merely a theory?","answer":"On the surface, agnosticism appears to be merely an abstract theory; in reality, it carries momentous practical consequences. In daily life, it amounts to practical atheism."},{"number":4,"question":"Is agnosticism scientific?","answer":"The positive sciences (see positivism) admit only what can be observed through the physical senses. Under this narrow aspect, agnosticism may wear an air of being scientific. However, reality is far broader than what is measurable. For example, you chose to read this article, yet no scientific instrument can detect your thought; nevertheless, your intellect and will truly exist, even though they cannot be seen. Likewise, hatred cannot be measured by instruments, yet it is so intensely real that it causes wars. To restrict what is reasonable solely to what is measurable is an arbitrary limitation of reason itself."},{"number":5,"question":"Can the existence of God be known?","answer":"God is a purely spiritual Being, so agnostics are correct in observing that He cannot be seen or touched. Nonetheless, the existence of God can be known by observing divine handiwork. In examining creation, one discovers the Creator, just as upon viewing the pyramids one rightly infers the existence of the ancient Egyptian civilization."},{"number":6,"question":"What are some examples?","answer":"Who orchestrated the sun, the moon, and the laws of gravity? Who designed the very finger with which you click your mouse? These masterpieces of order are impossible—truly impossible—to have arisen by mere chance. If an astronaut discovered a fountain pen on an uninhabited planet, no one would believe it assembled itself; the news of rational beings having visited that planet would instantly flash across the globe. When we look at a human being, it is thoroughly reasonable to acknowledge the existence of his Creator. We are not gods, but creatures (see evolutionism)."},{"number":7,"question":"Can we truly know God?","answer":"Agnostics are right that the human intellect is finite and that we will never be able to comprehend God exhaustively. (Neither will we ever fully comprehend women, one friend will say; nor men, another will reply). Nevertheless, it is entirely possible to know certain truths about God in various ways:

Using reason alone, we can know that God exists, that there is only one God, and that He is eternal, good, infinitely wise, and the Creator of the universe. Every perfection observed in creatures derives from the Creator and exists to the supreme degree in Him.
To this natural knowledge is added what God Himself has revealed to us, preeminently through the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as what the Lord discloses to the soul in personal prayer.
Finally, in heaven, a special grace will be granted so that we may know God in the intimate beatific vision.

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Angels bestow upon us spiritual and temporal assistance. They protect us and guide our steps toward heaven. Every human person is assigned a personal guardian angel.
Angels convey messages from God to men and from men to God. While the Lord occasionally speaks to us directly, He frequently dispatches His angels. For instance, the Archangel Gabriel was sent to Nazareth, where he announced to the Virgin Mary that she was chosen to be the Mother of God.

"},{"number":3,"question":"How can we speak with the angels?","answer":"Only God has direct access to our innermost intellect. If we wish to converse with the angels, we must deliberately address them. It suffices simply to speak to them through our interior thoughts."},{"number":4,"question":"Is it beneficial to converse with the angels?","answer":"It is immensely profitable to converse with and cultivate friendship with the citizens of heaven—both angels and saints. It is likewise good to ask them for favors and to thank them for their intercession. In the spiritual life, it is always wise to travel accompanied."},{"number":5,"question":"How do we hear the voice of the angels?","answer":"The voice of spiritual beings does not strike the physical eardrum like the acoustic vibrations of material things. Angels communicate directly to our thoughts, and their voice is recognized in the good and holy inspirations that arise in our soul. These wholesome promptings may come directly from God, or from our own moral reasoning—at times a judgment of conscience—but they can also be the gentle voice of the angels."},{"number":6,"question":"Do guardian angels protect us from every harm?","answer":"No, not from everything. Their primary mission is to assist us in our spiritual life and to strengthen us against temptations. However, they cannot forcibly prevent sin, because they must respect human freedom. As for physical misfortunes, they frequently avert many of them, yet they cannot eliminate all suffering, for to do so would fundamentally alter the fallen condition of this world. This brings us directly to the mystery of evil."}]}],"relatedSlugs":["oldtestament","God","spiritism","divinefiliation","medjugorje","miracles","mass","prayer","lifeofChrist"],"translations":{"fr":"anges","it":"angeli","pt":"anjos","es":"angeles"},"sourceFile":"IDEAS_RAPIDAS\\idpru\\idprui\\angels.htm"}],"title":"Related topics","prevLabel":"See previous","nextLabel":"See next","categoryLabels":{"humanos":"Humanity","espirituales":"Spirituality","virtudes":"Virtues","bioetica":"Bioethics","personas":"People","lugares":"Places"}}]]}]}]]}]}]] 16:[["$","meta","0",{"charSet":"utf-8"}],["$","meta","1",{"name":"viewport","content":"width=device-width, initial-scale=1"}],["$","meta","2",{"name":"theme-color","content":"#040273"}]] 27:I[27201,["/_next/static/immutable/chunks/2corl6wyj4669.js","/_next/static/immutable/chunks/2x48ynq3h9g4d.js","/_next/static/immutable/chunks/2b8t-1ljizclw.js","/_next/static/immutable/chunks/2y8ybongo0zyv.js","/_next/static/immutable/chunks/01la0uw59_564.js"],"IconMark"] 13:null 18:[["$","title","0",{"children":"The spirit of Opus Dei — ideasrápidas"}],["$","meta","1",{"name":"description","content":"English reference page for the Catalan version about the spirit of Opus Dei."}],["$","meta","2",{"name":"application-name","content":"ideasrápidas"}],["$","meta","3",{"name":"author","content":"ideasrápidas"}],["$","link","4",{"rel":"manifest","href":"/manifest.webmanifest","crossOrigin":"$undefined"}],["$","meta","5",{"name":"keywords","content":"ideasrápidas,ideas rápidas,fe,filosofía,ética,virtud,espiritualidad"}],["$","meta","6",{"name":"robots","content":"index, follow"}],["$","meta","7",{"name":"googlebot","content":"index, follow"}],["$","link","8",{"rel":"canonical","href":"https://ideasrapidas.org/en/topic/opusdeispirit-ca"}],["$","link","9",{"rel":"alternate","hrefLang":"en","href":"https://ideasrapidas.org/en/topic/opusdeispirit-ca"}],["$","meta","10",{"name":"format-detection","content":"telephone=no"}],["$","meta","11",{"name":"mobile-web-app-capable","content":"yes"}],["$","meta","12",{"name":"apple-mobile-web-app-title","content":"ideasrápidas"}],["$","meta","13",{"name":"apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style","content":"default"}],["$","meta","14",{"property":"og:title","content":"The spirit of Opus Dei"}],["$","meta","15",{"property":"og:description","content":"English reference page for the Catalan version about the spirit of Opus Dei."}],["$","meta","16",{"property":"og:url","content":"https://ideasrapidas.org/en/topic/opusdeispirit-ca"}],["$","meta","17",{"property":"og:locale","content":"en_US"}],["$","meta","18",{"property":"og:type","content":"article"}],["$","meta","19",{"name":"twitter:card","content":"summary"}],["$","meta","20",{"name":"twitter:title","content":"ideasrápidas"}],["$","meta","21",{"name":"twitter:description","content":"Mens sana in corpore sano"}],["$","link","22",{"rel":"shortcut icon","href":"/icons/icon-192.png"}],["$","link","23",{"rel":"icon","href":"/icons/icon-192.png","sizes":"192x192","type":"image/png"}],["$","link","24",{"rel":"icon","href":"/icons/icon-512.png","sizes":"512x512","type":"image/png"}],["$","link","25",{"rel":"apple-touch-icon","href":"/icons/apple-touch-icon.png"}],["$","$L27","26",{}]]