Josemaria Escriva: Episode Three
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What challenges does Father Josemaria face while undercover in Madrid?
March 1937, Madrid, Spain. As the Spanish Civil War rages on, Father Jose Maria is still undercover, posing as Dr. Marañon at the insane asylum. But how long will he be safe in Madrid? When the anti-Catholic militias conduct another search for priests, Father Jose Maria and his friends struggle to stay one step ahead of those chasing them. As their options shut down, one by one, the members of Opus Dei commit to a dangerous plan of escape through the Pyrenees Mountains to the north.
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Through him and with him and in him, O God, Almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen. All glory and honor is yours forever and ever. Amen.
Come in.
Dr. Marañon, visitors are on their way.
Visitors? Who is coming, nurse?
Militiamen.
How do Father Josemaria and his friends plan to escape the militia?
They've got word of Catholic refugees hiding in this asylum. Give me anything related to your mess. And consume the hosts.
Gracias. Gracias.
the body of Christ.
Amen.
Amen. Here, take my prayer book, and I'll put the cloth I used in my pocket for a handkerchief.
What dangerous conditions do they encounter while escaping through the Pyrenees?
Very good.
They're here.
Time for your daily check-in, Dr. Maragnon.
Si, nurse.
Everyone out in the hallway, by order of your Republican government.
Com, com, doctor. No need to be frightened of the soldiers.
Frightened? Nothing can frighten me. Name? Doctor Maragnon. Don't you recognize me? No. I am incredibly well known. Perhaps you have seen one of my books.
How does the anti-Catholic sentiment influence the characters' actions?
Crazy people. I don't know why we keep you around. How do you stand being cooped up with these nuts all day?
I find it quite intriguing. You never know what they might say.
That's the problem.
Dr. Marañón, I am not seeing any improvements in your condition. I think you need a new place of asylum.
Yes, I see.
This is the second time this week that the militia has come through. It's not good for your nerves.
I have nowhere else to go.
Then leave Spain. There may be better care for you in France or Britain even.
No, I can't leave Spain.
Ask your friends, please. You must take my medical advice.
Fine. I will write to Isidoro Zorzano.
Where is he?
I don't know.
We have to get you out of here.
Jesus, I want to expand Opus Dei. I saw it. People all over the world sanctifying their work. I think you wanted to start in Madrid, but how? All the work we did has been destroyed.
See? Isidoro is here. Pack up. Quickly.
Ah, Isidoro. How is everyone? And where are they?
Your family as well. I found a good safe house for them.
And Alvaro?
Alvaro stayed in his parents' house for a while, until it was ransacked.
Did they find?
The list?
What strategies do the characters discuss for surviving in a hostile environment?
Alvaro ate it.
Ha ha ha ha!
Conley chewed up the paper with the names of all Opus Dei members, while soldiers tore apart his house looking for proof that he was in a clandestine Catholic organization.
Good for him. Where is he now?
Honduran embassy, which is where we're going. It's two floors of an apartment building in Madrid. It's already overflowing with refugees, but it will guarantee you more security than the asylum. There's a chance the ambassador will be able to negotiate with diplomatic channels and get us all out of Spain. Juan, too? He joined the anarchist army.
What?
He enlisted to avoid being thrown in jail again.
Again?
I didn't know. Long story short, he deserted the army and came to me. I burned his uniform and got him into the embassy.
Oh, God bless you.
Quiet now. There's a patrol coming up.
Where are you going, senor?
The embassy. Which one? I am Argentinian. My parents immigrated here.
Go on then.
I thought you said we are going to the Honduran embassy.
We are. And I am also Argentinian. Well played. Just trying to keep you alive, Father.
More people come every day. They shouldn't let them in. We'll be sleeping in the hallway as it is.
Alvaro! Juan!
Father, it's good to see you.
Finally, you made it out of that asylum. So...
What role does faith play in the characters' decisions during persecution?
This is it. We get this little room all to ourselves. Bit different from the center. We can't say mass here.
Yes, we can.
I miss the chapel. When will this persecution stop?
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What challenges does Father Josemaria face while undercover in Madrid?
0:01–1:30
2
How do Father Josemaria and his friends plan to escape the militia?
1:30–1:58
3
What dangerous conditions do they encounter while escaping through the Pyrenees?
1:58–2:37
4
How does the anti-Catholic sentiment influence the characters' actions?
2:37–4:29
5
What strategies do the characters discuss for surviving in a hostile environment?
4:29–6:24
6
What role does faith play in the characters' decisions during persecution?
6:24–11:17
7
How do the characters cope with the loss of their sanctuary and community?
11:17–12:02