2013_10_25_diccionarioSanJosemaria

The University of Navarra hosted the presentation of the Dictionary of St. Josemaría Escrivá, a work that brings together 288 words on the life and doctrine of the founder of Opus Dei. Published by publishing house Monte Carmelo, the Dictionary is promoted by the St. Josemaría Escrivá Historical high school .

The event was presided over by Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero, President of the University of Navarra; José Luis Illanes, coordinator and director of the high school San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer Historical Center; Pedro Ángel Deza, director of the publishing house Monte Carmelo; Inmaculada Alva, collaborator of research of the documentation center and programs of study Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer and co-author of the book; and Pablo Pérez, Full Professor of Contemporary History.

José Luis Illanes, coordinator , explained that the dictionary "aims to explain the life and doctrine of St. Josemaría. Among the 288 words in the dictionary are some that are more oriented to his life and doctrine. spiritual and human figureand others that are more historical". On the other hand, he emphasized that the universal spirit of Opus Dei is present in all the voices thanks to the variety of authors of diverse conditions and countries that have participated, a total of 226 people from 32 countries.

Likewise, the director of the publishing house of Monte Carmelo emphasized that they are very grateful to be able to publish this dictionary that reflects the path of sanctification of the founder of Opus Dei, "with the scientific quality that is reflected in the numerous dictionaries that have been published in the publishing house". Finally, Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero stressed that this work is a step towards making known the life and doctrine of the founder of the University of Navarra: "In it we see reflected the root and foundation of this University.