Following Saint Paul’s advice to Timothy—"I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God that is within you" (2 Tim 1:6)—let us deepen our understanding of our vocation to be contemplatives in the midst of the world, as preparation for the centenary of the Work (cf. Message of March 19, 2026). Let us consider how the spirit we have received through Saint Josemaría transforms our existence—living every moment and circumstance of our lives as deeply loved children of God in Jesus Christ—and how we can share this spirit in our dealings with others.

Primary bibliography:

- Saint Josemaría, Instruction on the Supernatural Spirit of the Work, in Studia et Documenta, vol. 20 (2026).

- Saint Josemaría, Friends of God, nos. 142–153 and 294–316.

- Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, message of March 19, 2026.

Supplementary bibliography on prayer and the contemplative life:

- Saint Josemaría, In Dialogue with the Lord, nos. 7–11 and 45–47; Letters I, no. 1.

- Dictionary of Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, entries: “Contemplation” and “Contemplatives in the midst of the world.”

- “To Know Him and to Know Yourself,” at www.opusdei.org.