[Annotatie]: An intensely personal chronicle of one's journey of faith furnishes an introduction to the biblical theology, spirituality, history, mission, and influence of Opus Dei, recalling the organization's role in the author's conversion from evangelical Christianity to Catholicism and its continuing influence on every aspect of his life and spiritual quest. 25,000 first printing.[Inhoudsopgave]: CHAPTER 1 A Personal Prelude1(12)CHAPTER 2 The Secret of Opus Dei13(12)CHAPTER 3 The Catholic Work Ethic25(12)CHAPTER 4 The Work and the Church37(12)CHAPTER 5 Work and Worship: The Plan of Life49(12)CHAPTER 6 Aiming High61(14)CHAPTER 7 Friendship and Confidence75(10)CHAPTER 8 Secularity and Secularism85(10)CHAPTER 9 Sex and Sacrifice95(10)CHAPTER 10 The Workshop of Nazareth: On Unity of Life105(8)CHAPTER 11 A Working Mother113(4)CHAPTER 12 Turn Up the Romance117(6)APPENDIX I St. Josemaria and Scripture123(16)APPENDIX II Some Prayers of St. Josemaria139(4)Bibliography143(2)Notes145