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[The cover of my particular edition has been updated - does not look like image provided by Amazon] It's not hard to understand why the Catholic Church considers Josemaria Escriva to be a Saint after reading "Christ Is Passing By." What an insightful man he was! He writes in a clear and comprehensible fashion. This particular book is a great resource for those who want to scratch beneath the surface of some of the most significant events from the New Testament - events commemorated each year by the Catholic Church. It's also a great resource for bible study. It can and should be read over and over again. Bottom line: "Christ Is Passing By" has enhanced my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

This collection of homilies is one of the first books I read by St. Josemaria Escriva. While remaining optimistic, the Saint penetrates the spiritual malaise that has overcome our Western society and calls us rekindle our enthusiasm for Jesus Christ. Yet the author is in no way condescending or preachy in his style. Rather, he is passionate.

I recommend this book to anyone who has been overcome by the "spiritual blahs" and is looking for something solid to inspire them to greater Catholic action.

I was new to the author, having never read his thoughts or even heard of him until recently. I am a mystical charismatic, who is bent towards philosophy, and have been exposed only minimally to catholic devotional writers. I have been enriched tremendously by "Christ is Passing By." The practical holiness, and the vision of a life captured by a desire to love God and others fully is contagious. The book follows the lectionary year. The teaching is first rate in most cases, and the spirit is all God centered. I thank God for this book.

St. Josemaria Escriva was one of those rare individuals with the uncanny ability to give us hope in humanity while challenging us to do better. Never was his preaching focused on our failures - always they were focused on what God had already accomplished in us and the potential for what more he can accomplish when we submit to his instruction. These homilies are summed up best in Josemaria's own words, "How I wish your bearing and conversation were such that, on seeing or hearing you, people would say: This man reads the life of Jesus Christ."

The homily entitled, "The Great Unknown," is alone worth the cost of the book. The small pocket format of this book makes it one more in a series of devotional tools to keep handy and ready to meditate upon at every spare moment. Keep the words of this great teacher and lover of men's souls close to you for a reminder of God's love and expectations along with the hope in things not yet seen.

I have read this book twice, since it is so good that it deserved a second, more paused reading. Fr. Escriva is clear, direct puting new light into traditional Catholic teachings.

Worth reading!!!!!

The book is small enough to pop in my bag where ever I go and it's filled with Escriva's gentle wisdom from his homilies. It would make a great gift for those who are wanting to walk a holier path.

St. Josemaria Escriva's "Christ is Passing By" speaks very simply to the heart of the modern Christian. Through the homilies included in this book, the reader is provided a refreshingly unique perspective on the message of the Gospel. Even the most unassuming details are elucidated and provide rich meditation that can be applied directly to everyday life...no matter who you are or what you do. St. Josemaria's writings and homilies are a treasure-trove and "Christ is Passing By" is no exception.