Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace: My Spiritual Journey in Opus Dei

Everything done with God and for God will always be a blessing . He is always present with us and lives with us . Thank you Scott Hahn for writing this book. May our country who is not working now experience how important our daily work is and how it would be be more of a blessing if people knew God and knew how much He loves them 💓

Scott Hahn writes with the gratitude of a child who while he thought thought he was lost and there was no way out finds himself not only on his way home but actually home on a cozy warm seat with a cup of tea clutched in his hands.Anyone who wants an objective view of Opus Dei, who really is interested in learning what it is and why it keeps attracting more and more vocations, will find answers in this small volume. Having been a protestant minister and theologian before he converted to Catholicism, you will find many quotes from the Bible that you would not ordinarily find in a book written by a regular Catholic.I am still in the process of reading this book and in it, I can see the Spirit of the Founder of Opus Dei, St. Josemaria emanating from the pages of this book, guiding it's development. Once again, Scott Hahn brings the truth of the fact that many of us who have been Catholic since our childhood take so much of our faith for granted.

I like Scott Hahn's work and came across this book by accident. I've heard of Opus Dei but wasn't entirely sure of what it was. Mr. Hahn provides a good overview of Opus Dei and Saint Josemarie Escriva, it's founder. Very worth your time. Especially if you're wanting more out of your daily life to give to God.

I have often have God the glory for the work I did. This book has given me more reason to glorify God in all the little things that I do throughout my daily life. To God be the glory.

I like Scott Hahn's literary style. I find him easy to read and informative.He tends towards a personal testimonial style. this book is partly informative about the Opus Dei, and partly an autobiographical account of how Scott became involved in this organisation and how they were a major part of his conversion to Catholicism.I greatly enjoyed reading this book. It was originally loaned to me by a friend, & I decided to purchase my own copy.I found it very informative about the origins of the Opus Dei, and a good introduction to their particular spiritual charisms. - Particularly the importance of and a method for ordinary Lay-People to sanctify their normal daily work, and to make that a Liturgy.I would rate this a Highly recommended reading for anyone who wants to know about what the Opus Dei is, or an easy introduction to their spirituality.

You can search the internet for other people's criticisms of Opus Dei, or you can get the first-hand, eye witness testimony of theologian Scott Hanh tell you how that organization helped to bring him to the Catholic Faith. This is a wonderful and inspiring story about how our ordinary, everyday work can be offered to God so that we are essentially in prayer every moment.

I loved this book, couldn't put it down! Scott explained so well the heart and spirit of Opus Dei and its founder St. Josemaria. I am drawn to the love of creation, work, sacramentalizing work and lifting it up to God that is present in Opus Dei. I feel that after reading Scott's book I have seen the true heart at the centre of this remarkable spiritual life path. Thank you for writing it, and I highly recommend it!

Scott Hahn makes the message relatable and relevant. He makes me see the good in the work I do and gives me strength to hold on.

In questo bellissimo libro Scott Hahn (come già Vittorio Messori in "Opus Dei: un'indagine") smaschera le falsità e le calunnie che purtroppo circolano sull'Opus Dei, e ci presenta nella sua vera luce l'eccezionale figura del suo fondatore, san Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. Da leggere!

L'autore era un pastore e teologo presbiteriano che si é convertito al cattolicesimo e si é avvicinato all'Opus Dei.In questo libro spiega con grande semplicità e abbondanza di riferimenti biblici i fondamenti della spiritualità dell'Opera e illustrazioni il pensiero del fondatore S. Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer.Consigliato a tutti quelli che vogliono capirne di più dell'Opus Dei, senza pregiudizi e con curiosità cristiana.

I just finished reading Scott Hahn's book on Opus Dei. It is by far the best book on the Work that I have ever read. Like many, I didn't realise Hahn was in Opus Dei. The combination of his membership experience and his conversion to Catholicism enables him to describe both what Opus Dei appears to be on the outside and yet what its really about in its inner life and purpose. While not necessarily setting out to do so, his book explains why Opus Dei is probably the most important organisation in the renewal of the Church today, and for her future. I might also note that the book is thoroughly non-Spanish (which can be a problem with a lot of Spanish OD books). An easy read too.

Another great read by Dr Scott Hahn, it is great to see a book with a completely accurate perspective of the prelature. Hopefully people will read this book to see that the organisation should really be seen as the work of God, rather than the work of satan as Dan Brown tried to get the world to see.

Hahn is a very good communicator.