Los primeros supernumerarios del Opus Dei. La convivencia de 1948 / The First Supernumeraries of Opus Dei. The 1948 Gathering

Abstract

In 1947, Josemaría Escrivá was able to bring about a long-awaited aspect of the founding of Opus Dei: the admission of married members or those wishing to form a family. The crucial step occurred in September 1948, when − after having obtained recognition from the Holy See in that regard − he organized a gathering in which fifteen people participated. That’s where the first supernumeraries came from. This article focuses on the events of these days, in which St. Josemaría explained many details of the life of the supernumeraries. This reconstruction was made possible thanks to the notes and testimonies of some of the participants.

Keywords

• josemaría escrivá
• opus dei
• supernumeraries
• vocation to marriage
• molinoviejo (segovia)
• 1948