Unity of life according to St. Josemaría Escrivá: a proposal for the secularised world, with St. Joseph as a model
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Unity of life, sactification, work, Saint Joseph, LaityAbstract
Saint Josemaría Escrivá emphasized that unity of life is essential for Christians, integrating faith, work, family, and social life into a single reality before God. This article explores how Saint Joseph embodies this principle, demonstrating that holiness is not reserved for extraordinary moments but is achieved through faithfulness in daily life. His silent obedience and diligent work make him a model for lay spirituality, as highlighted by Saint John Paul II in Redemptoris Custos. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the Church’s Magisterium (Lumen Gentium, Christifideles Laici, Redemptoris Custos), and the writings of Saint Josemaría (Camino, Surco, Forja), this study examines the unity of life in the Christian vocation. In an increasingly secularized world, Saint Joseph’s Witness reminds us that every well-executed task can be an act of love for God. The article concludes by reaffirming the unity of life as a call to coherence, countering contemporary fragmentation.
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