Miguel Ángel Dionisio Vivas

Bruno Ibeas, un agustino en el límite de la ortodoxia

Introduction

Bruno ibeas, un agustino en el límite de la ortodoxia. Explora la olvidada biografía de Bruno Ibeas (1879-1957), agustino en el límite de la ortodoxia. Figura clave del catolicismo social español del s. XX y sus conflictos internos.

Abstract

RESUMENDentro del catolicismo social más avanzado de comienzos del siglo XX en España, destaca la figura del agustino padre Bruno Ibeas (1879-1957). El presente artículo trata de acercarse a su olvidada biografía, deteniéndose en dos momentos de esta que reflejan los conflictos y enfrentamientos dentro del catolicismo español de finales de la Restauración, su participación en el Grupo de la Democracia Cristiana y su visión de los sindicatos católicos desde la polémica conferencia en el teatro de la Princesa de 1921.Palabras clave: Ibeas, Movimiento Católico, IntegrismoTopónimos: EspañaPeriodo: Restauración, Segunda República, Franquismo ABSTRACTAmong the leading figures of advanced social Catholicism in early 20th-century Spain, the Augustinian Fr. Bruno Ibeas (1879–1957) stands out prominently. This article seeks to explore his overlooked bibliography, focusing on two key moments in his life that reflect the conflicts and tensions within Spanish Catholicism at the end of the Bourbon Restoration: his involvement in the Grupo de la Democracia Cristiana and his views on Catholic trade unions, particularly as expressed in his controversial lecture at the Princesa Theatre in 1921.Keywords: Ibeas, Catholic Movement, IntegrismPlace names: SpainPeriod: Bourbon Restauration, Second Republic, Francoist Spain REFERENCIASALZAGA, Óscar (1973): La primera democracia cristiana en España, Barcelona, Ariel.BENAVIDES, Domingo (1973): El fracaso social del catolicismo español. Arboleya Martínez 1870-1951, Barcelona, Nova Terra.—        (2003): Maximiliano Arboleya (1870-1951) Un luchador social entre las dos Españas, Madrid, BAC.BECKER, Winfried (1995): “Il cattolicesimo sociale in Europa”, en E. Guerriero, y A. Zambarbieri, Storia della Chiesa XXII/1. La Chiesa e la società industriales (1878-1922), Cinisello Balsamo, San Paolo, 239-272.BOTTI, Alfonso (2016): “Ragonesi, Francesco”, en Dizionario biografico degli italiani, Roma, Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana.CAMINO, Alejandro (2023): Defensoras de Dios y de las mujeres. Las activistas católicas en España (1900-1936), Granada, Comares.CASTILLO, Juan José (1977): El sindicalismo amarillo en España, Madrid, Edicusa.DE VICENTE ALGUERÓ, Felipe (2012): El catolicismo liberal en España, Madrid, Encuentro.DIONISIO VIVAS, Miguel Ángel (2014): "El movimiento católico agrario en la archidiócesis de Toledo durante el pontificado del cardenal Guisasola", en P. Sánchez (coord.), El Poder de la Historia. Huella y legado de Javier Donézar Díez de Ulzurrun Vol. II, Madrid, UAM Ediciones.FAES, Enrique (2009): Claudio López Bru, Marqués de Comillas, Madrid, Marcial Pons.IBEAS, Bruno (1926): En alta voz. Discursos ocasionales de tema social diverso, Madrid, B. del Amo-Editor.MENOZZI, Daniele (2016): Il papi e il moderno. Una lettura del cattolicesimo contemporáneo (1903-2016), Brescia, Morcelliana.MONTERO, Feliciano (2000): “El eco de la crisis modernista en el catolicismo social español: las denuncias al modernismo social”, en A. Botti (coord.), Il Modernismo tra Cristianita e Secolarizazione. Atti del Convegno Internazionales di Urbino, Urbino, QuattroVenti.—        (2017): El Movimiento Católico en España 1889-1936, Alcalá de Henares, Universidad de Alcalá.NEVARES, Sisinio (1936): El Patrono ejemplar. Una obra maestra de acción social, Madrid, Razón y Fe.VALLEJO PENEDO, Juan José (2011a): “Ibeas Gutiérrez, Bruno”, en Diccionario Biográfico Español XXVI, Madrid, Real Academia de la Historia.—        (2011b): “Fundación de San Manuel y San Benito (1903-1911)”, en San Manuel y San Benito. Centenario de la iglesia 1911-2011, Madrid, Parroquia de San Manuel y San Benito.VILLEGAS DELGADO, José (2001): Biografías agustinianas Provincia de España: 1926-2001, Madrid, Religión y Cultura.

Review

This article promises a timely and valuable contribution to the historiography of early 20th-century Spanish Catholicism, focusing on the Augustinian priest Bruno Ibeas (1879–1957). The title, "Bruno Ibeas, un agustino en el límite de la ortodoxia," immediately captures attention, signalling an exploration of intellectual and social tensions within the Church. The abstract clearly outlines the article's objective: to resurrect the "overlooked biography" of a figure pivotal to the advanced social Catholicism movement, contextualizing his life within the tumultuous political and religious landscape of Spain from the late Bourbon Restoration through the Second Republic and Francoist era. A significant strength lies in the article's specific focus on Ibeas's involvement in the *Grupo de la Democracia Cristiana* and his controversial stance on Catholic trade unions, exemplified by his 1921 lecture at the Princesa Theatre. These two detailed case studies promise to illuminate not only Ibeas's individual trajectory but also the broader ideological conflicts and internal debates that shaped Spanish Catholicism during a period of intense societal change. The comprehensive list of references, including works by key scholars like Alzaga, Montero, and Benavides, along with Ibeas’s own writings, suggests a robust engagement with both primary and secondary sources, ensuring a well-grounded and critically informed analysis of his life and ideas. By focusing on a figure described as "at the limit of orthodoxy," the article holds the potential to significantly deepen our understanding of the complexities and internal pluralism within Spanish Catholic thought, particularly concerning social engagement and political reform. It offers a nuanced perspective on how figures like Ibeas navigated the challenges posed by modernity and political upheaval, contributing to the development of nascent Christian Democratic ideas and social action. This study is therefore poised to be an essential read for scholars interested in religious history, social movements, and the intellectual landscape of modern Spain, offering fresh insights into a crucial, yet often neglected, chapter of its past.

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