the freedom of loving Abad Cadenas, Cristina 1972- creator author. Scott, Helena (Translator) translator. text bibliography biography nyu New york Scepter Publishers ltd 2019 monographic eng spa

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ix, 70 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm "It often happens that a call to holiness and devotion to Christ touches the heart amidst immense suffering. A young girl named Guadalupe experienced such a call while living through the trials of her family and country as a result of the Spanish Civil War. Guadalupe Ortiz, the first woman of Opus Dei to be beatified, had a style of sanctity that attracted others. She was known as determined, joyful, and a source of peaceful strength. As one of the earliest woman members of Opus Dei, she took seriously her calling to bring the love of Christ to her work and her daily life. Her relatability is what makes her remarkable. As an individual often faced with challenges, a dedicated scientist and teacher, and a devoted friend and daughter, we can all identify with the stories and themes that make up her beautiful lifeʺ-- Everyone a saint -- The chemist -- In search of the truth -- Commitment -- Freedom and responsibility -- A dedicated woman: from Madrid to Mexico -- Bearing fruit: Rome -- A big heart -- The last battle. written by Cristina Abad Cadenas ; translated by Helena Scott. Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-70). Ortiz, Guadalupe 1916-1975 Opus Dei (Society) Biography BX819.3.O68A22 2019 267/.182092 B Abad Cadenas, Cristina, 1972- author. New York : Scepter Publishers, Inc., [2019] (DLC) 2019005546 9781594173578 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2019003654 DLC 190204 20260707210526.0 20838245 eng