Gathering with St. Josemaría in the Teatro Coliseo

A remastered video of a gathering with Saint Josemaría Escrivá in the Teatro Coliseo (Buenos Aires, Argentina), 26 June 1974, a year before his death.

In this get-together, people from all walks of life take turns asking questions, sharing their concerns with St. Josemaría. One father asks whether it is wise for him to devote time to a social project; another about passing on the joy of the faith. A recently widowed mother with several children speaks about raising them, a university professor  about academic freedom, and a woman who is ill about contributing to Opus Dei’s growth. 

St. Josemaría concludes with a blessing for Argentina and, since there are also attendees from neighbouring countries, for Uruguay and Paraguay as well:

“And now I give you my blessing... For the whole land of Argentina, for those marvellous forests, for Paraguay, for that land on the other side of the River Plate: the blessing of Almighty God, the protection of our Mother in Heaven, and for your homes, your children, and your children’s guitars, for the joy in your hearts. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”