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Chapter 1: What events led to the chaos in Madrid during August 1936?
August 1936, Madrid. Following the assassination of Calvo Sotelo, Spain has descended into chaos. The rule of law has broken down, and armed militias are openly hunting and murdering their political enemies, including Catholic priests. Now, the young members of Opus Dei must separate and go undercover to avoid capture and death. But where can they hide, and will they be found?
Chapter 2: How did the assassination of Calvo Sotelo impact the safety of priests?
The Saints, Adventures of Faith and Courage. Jose Maria Escriva, Episode 2, Seeking Asylum. Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at thesaintspodcast.com.
Father? Juan, but just call me Jose Maria now. It's dangerous to be a priest on these streets. Right. Did you go back to the center? Si. It was ransacked by a bunch of anarchist militiamen. Good thing we left when we did. They couldn't find any papers saying I was part of Opus Dei, so they let me go. But they're after you. They're... There was a list of members on my desk.
Chapter 3: What strategies did young members of Opus Dei use to evade capture?
I think Alvaro has it. Gracias a Dios. Have you heard from Isidoro? Si. His old railway co-workers from Malagar are hunting for him. They want to assassinate him for his religious convictions. Everything has escalated overnight from political debates to martyrs in the streets.
Chapter 4: Where can the members of Opus Dei find safe hiding places?
Where is he? Does he need anything? He's at his parents' home. It's under the protection of the Argentinian embassy, so it probably won't be searched. And you? I'm still at my mother's house. I can't stay there much longer.
Oh, God! Have mercy! Have mercy!
Chapter 5: What dangers do the characters face while trying to hide?
Who did it? Mama? What happened?
May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Santi, come away from the window. Why did they kill that man in front of our house, Madre? Because he looked like Jose Maria.
You can't stay here anymore. It's not safe.
I know.
Where's Isidoro?
I can't go to him.
What about Juan?
He's staying with Manuel at his family apartment.
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Chapter 6: How do the characters discuss their plans for safety and survival?
Why did Manuel bring him here? I wish he'd asked me first. If we are discovered, that stranger would get off easy if he turned in a priest to the authorities. Enough. Here he comes.
I saw these soldiers.
Soldiers?
They are searching the apartment building. They are on the first floor already. Oh, no.
What are you running from?
Jose Maria, take your books. Juan, get your coat out of the living room. Hurry, up to the attic. Where? You too, Jorge.
I'm coming, I'm coming.
Backstairs, I'll stall for you.
They're here. Close the door behind you.
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Chapter 7: What role does faith play in the characters' decisions during the crisis?
We go straight to heaven. Okay. Call on your guardian angel and the angels of the soldiers downstairs. Our guardian angels are our great accomplices. I'll... I'll try. Senor, it's Jorge, right? Si. Jose Maria, don't give yourself away. I am a priest, Jorge. A priest? No, he isn't. We are in danger. If you like, make an act of contrition and I will give you absolution.
Gracias, father.
I'd like that.
Thank you for letting us search the apartment, Senora. I'm sorry to have disturbed you. No trouble at all. If you hear of anyone hiding priests, remember that you will suffer nothing if you bring them to me. Even if you yourself were hiding a priest, you will not only be spared, but rewarded for turning him in. Gracias. Adios, Senora. Gracias. Adios. They never check the attic. It's a miracle.
Here's your tea.
Gracias. Gracias, Merche.
It's very good.
Let it steep before you drink it, Juan.
You need a new place to go, Jose Maria. You won't get so lucky next time.
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Chapter 8: What are the implications of seeking asylum during times of persecution?
I'll make myself an alias. But if you're found out... No one will suspect. Dr. Maranion. Dr. Cashew? Really? I'll stay in the asylum until we find something better. You'll be in there with a bunch of lunatics. Oh, I'll fit right in. Father, this, our ideal, our vocation is madness. And the others, Alvaro and Isidoro, are crazy. Thank God for the honor of being one of his lunatics. Where to?
Dr. Squeal's asylum. You a patient of his? Yes, of course. Oh, have you heard of Dr. Marignan? Huh? A well-known physician and an author, an incredibly famous one. Dr. Marignan? Never heard of him. I'm very well-known in certain circles. I write down all my inklings to share them with my patients.
What are you here for? I got another lunatic for the asylum. Name? Dr. Maragnon, Fisher of Men.
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