01-006 In Love With the Church

Contains four homily by Blessed Esmaría, founder of Opus Dei. His filial piety to his loving mother church. The passion is evident in his words. They inspire us to love the Church more and to serve her more faithfully. We boldly sing to the Church a hymn to the Most Holy Trinity: Holy, Holy, Holy Church, to my Mother!

You are holy because the Holy Son of God established you. You are holy because the Father, the source of all holiness, bestowed upon you. You are holy because the Holy Spirit who lives in the soul of the believer protects you. Heavenly Father will dwell in the Heavenly Church – Eternal Jerusalem!

In Love with the Church brings together four homilies of St Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei. These homilies contain magnificent reflections on the Church and on the layperson's role in the Church. This book offers the reader an opportunity to grow in love for the Church and to learn how to serve her more faithfully, guided by a saint whose own love for the Church was truly remarkable.