Texts of St. Josemaria concerning the University
We offer below a selection of texts from the discourses and public appearances in which the founder of Opus Dei spoke concerning the value of university education, and in particular, concerning the social and intellectual function of the University of Navarra.
The commitment to truth. [PDF, 18 KB]
On May 9, 1974, the first Chancellor of the University of Navarra presided over the ceremony of investiture of doctors Honoris Causa. St. Josemaría Escrivá finished the academic ceremony, celebrated in the Aula Magna of the Central Building, with the present discourse.
The integral formation of young personalities. [PDF, 11 KB]
On November 28, 1964, in the Aula Magna of the Central Building of the University, the first investiture of doctors Honoris Causa was held. The founder of Opus Dei finished the academic ceremony with this discourse.
The University, a first-order focus of culture. [PDF, 12 KB]
At 8:00 pm on the evening of October 25, 1960, in the reception hall of the Pamplona City Hall, an official ceremony was held to present the title of "Adoptive Son of the City" to Msgr. Josemaría Escrivá, who pronounced this discourse.
The University at the service of the world. [PDF, 15 KB]
On the morning of October 25, 1960, in the old Refectory of the Cathedral, a solemn ceremony was held to proclaim the General Center of Studies of Navarra [Estudio General] a University. The first Chancellor of the new University pronounced this discourse in appreciation of this event.
The University at the service of any and all needs of men. [PDF, 17 KB]
On October 7, 1972, St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer pronounced this discourse in the Aula Magna of the University of Navarra, during the ceremony of investiture of doctors Honoris Causa.
Most noble servants of Science. [PDF, 23 KB]
On October 7, 1967 a ceremony of investiture of doctors Honoris Causa was held in the Aula Magna of the University. The founder of Opus Dei, who presided over the investiture, gave this discourse.
Loving the world passionately. [PDF, 243 KB]
The founder of Opus Dei gave this famous homily during the celebration of Holy Mass on the Esplanade of the Library of the Pamplona campus on October 8, 1967.
The social transcendence of education. [PDF, 34 KB]
On October 21, 1960, during an academic ceremony held at the University of Zaragoza, Msgr. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer received the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Arts and Letters. The new doctor pronounced the following discourse in appreciation.
The educational and pedagogical value of freedom. [PDF, 13 KB]
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