For a century, Opus Dei has transmitted to the world a message of encounter with God in ordinary life. A first of its kind, this book is an extensive investigation of this institution and its founder, Josemaría Escrivá. All documentation that exists and is preserved about Opus Dei and its founder, as well as numerous oral testimonies, have been accessed in order to leave no rock unturned in this historical reveal of one of the Church's most fascinating modern lay and clerical organization. PART IInternational Consolidation (1962-1975)Chapter 1. Governance of a Global EntitySection 1. An Ongoing Process of FoundingSection 2. Central and Regional Governing Bodies Chapter 2. FormationSection 1. St. Raphael's WorkSection 2. Philosophical and Theological Educationof NumerariesSection 3. Professional and Family Care of PersonsSection 4. Associates and SupernumerariesSection 5. The Diocesan ClergyChapter 3. Institutional ActivitiesSection 1. Higher EducationSection 2. Primary and Secondary SchoolsSection 3. Technical and Vocational Training CentersSection 4. Development and Demise of Common WorksSection 5. Financial Support of Apostolic ActivitiesChapter 4. Theological-Legal DevelopmentsSection 1. An Anomalous SituationSection 2. The Message of Opus Dei at Vatican Council IISection 3. The Special General CongressChapter 5. A Post-Conciliar Legacy Section 1. Doctrinal and Liturgical MeasuresSection 2. Activity of Members in Spanish Politicsand Other SettingsSection 3. The Founder's Final Projects, Writings, and TravelsPART IITHE YEARS OF ESCRIVÁ'SFIRST SUCCESSOR (1975-1994Chapter 6. A New Hand at the HelmSection 1. A New "Father" in Opus DeiSection 2. Governing Opus Dei Section 3. Activities of the PrelateSection 4. Relations with John Paul II Chapter 7. The Legal Solution Section 1. The ProcessSection 2. Advantages of the New Legal StatusSection 3. Protecting the Prelature Chapter 8. Growth Section 1. Numerical Growth Section 2. New CountriesChapter 9. Doctrinal Formation Section 1. Cooperators and Young People Section 2. Formation of Members of the WorkSection 3. Service to the ChurchChapter 10. Apostolic Activities Section 1 Educational ActivitiesSection 2. Social Works Chapter 11. Public Opinion Section 1. Spain: The Rumasa Affair Section 2. Great Britain: Cardinal Hume Speaks Section 3. Germany: Opus Dei Defends Itself in the Courts Section 4. Italy: A Parliamentary Inquiry Chapter 12. The Beatification of the Founder Section 1. Escrivá's Process of Beatification Section 2. Controversy over the Beatification PART IIITHE THIRD GENERATION (1994-2016) / 275