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| − | '''The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei''' (from the [[Latin]] "work of [[God]]") is a [[Catholic]] religious group that believes every member of their church has the potential to become a [[saint]], and must perform God's work to attain this holy prize. Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church that helps people seek holiness in their work and ordinary activities. | + | '''The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei''' (from the [[Latin]] "work of [[God]]") is a [[Catholic]] religious group that believes every member of their church has the potential to become a [[saint]], and must perform God's work to attain this holy prize. Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church that helps people seek holiness in their work and ordinary activities. Opus Dei stresses the importance of work and professional competence. |
The group was started in Spain en 1928 by the [[Roman Catholic]] Spanish priest [[Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer|Josemaría Escrivá]]. | The group was started in Spain en 1928 by the [[Roman Catholic]] Spanish priest [[Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer|Josemaría Escrivá]]. | ||
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Controversially, Opus Dei appear in [[The Da Vinci Code]], and are represented in the film as an evil organization practising brutal self-flagellation rituals. Opus Dei has stated that this depiction is false, but do not deny that their adherents practise self-mortification, in particular by the wearing of the cilice, a device with inward-pointing spikes which is worn round the upper thigh. | Controversially, Opus Dei appear in [[The Da Vinci Code]], and are represented in the film as an evil organization practising brutal self-flagellation rituals. Opus Dei has stated that this depiction is false, but do not deny that their adherents practise self-mortification, in particular by the wearing of the cilice, a device with inward-pointing spikes which is worn round the upper thigh. | ||
| − | Opus Dei began its apostolic activities in the [[United States]] in Chicago in 1949. Opus Dei’s U. S. headquarters are in Lexington Avenue, New York City. Today there are more than 3,000 members in the United States. | + | Opus Dei began its apostolic activities in the [[United States]] in [[Chicago]] in 1949. Opus Dei’s U. S. headquarters are in Lexington Avenue, [[New York]] City. Today there are more than 3,000 members in the United States and about 90,000 members in more than 80 different countries. |
In 2002, Pope [[John Paul II]] canonized Saint Josemaría Escrivá. | In 2002, Pope [[John Paul II]] canonized Saint Josemaría Escrivá. | ||
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*[http://www.opusdei.us/ WHAT IS OPUS DEI?] Finding God in daily life. | *[http://www.opusdei.us/ WHAT IS OPUS DEI?] Finding God in daily life. | ||
*[http://www.opusdei.org/art.php?w=32&p=7017 The Da Vinci Code, the Catholic Church and Opus Dei] | *[http://www.opusdei.org/art.php?w=32&p=7017 The Da Vinci Code, the Catholic Church and Opus Dei] | ||
| + | *[http://www.jesusdecoded.com/ US Bishops' website on The Da Vinci Code] | ||
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[[Category:Christian Denominations]] | [[Category:Christian Denominations]] | ||
Revision as of 23:51, May 16, 2007
The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (from the Latin "work of God") is a Catholic religious group that believes every member of their church has the potential to become a saint, and must perform God's work to attain this holy prize. Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church that helps people seek holiness in their work and ordinary activities. Opus Dei stresses the importance of work and professional competence.
The group was started in Spain en 1928 by the Roman Catholic Spanish priest Josemaría Escrivá.
Controversially, Opus Dei appear in The Da Vinci Code, and are represented in the film as an evil organization practising brutal self-flagellation rituals. Opus Dei has stated that this depiction is false, but do not deny that their adherents practise self-mortification, in particular by the wearing of the cilice, a device with inward-pointing spikes which is worn round the upper thigh.
Opus Dei began its apostolic activities in the United States in Chicago in 1949. Opus Dei’s U. S. headquarters are in Lexington Avenue, New York City. Today there are more than 3,000 members in the United States and about 90,000 members in more than 80 different countries.
In 2002, Pope John Paul II canonized Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
See also
External links
- WHAT IS OPUS DEI? Finding God in daily life.
- The Da Vinci Code, the Catholic Church and Opus Dei
- US Bishops' website on The Da Vinci Code