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April 2026
Vocation: Something Great That Is Love presents the Christian vocation as a personal call to love, echoing the insight of Pope Francis that the deeper question is not simply “Who am I?” but “For whom am I?” Drawing on Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and the spirituality of St. Josemaría Escrivá, the book guides readers through encountering God, discerning their unique path—whether in marriage, celibacy, or another vocation—and remaining faithful over time. Rooted in the conviction that God has a plan for each person, it invites readers to discover, and continually rediscover, that their lives are meant for “something great that is love.”
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About the Author
This book is written by priests of Opus Dei who work closely with young people in spiritual formation and vocational discernment. Drawing from pastoral experience, Scripture, and the teachings of the Church, especially the spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva, they offer practical and accessible guidance on discovering and living one’s vocation as a response to God’s call to love.
January
Coached by St. Paul
Fr. Nathan Cromly
February
Our Lives in His Hands: An Ordinary Couple’s Path to Holiness
Olga Marlin
March
The Son of Man
François Mauriac
April
Vocation: Something Great that is Love
Borja de León
May
The Great Unknown (Christ Is Passing By)
St. Josemaria Escriva
June
Finding Peace in the Heart of Christ (Christ Is Passing By)
St. Josemaria Escriva
July
Genuine Friendship
Fr. Philip Halfacre
August
The Man of Villa Tevere
Pilar Urbano
September
Humility of the Saints
Patrick O’Hearn
October
Fire & Light: Learning to Receive the Gift of God
Fr. Jacques Philippe
November
Heaven Can’t Wait
Fr. Ed Maristany
December
The Fire and the Silence
Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem.
(Available September 2026)
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