Norms of Opus Dei

[smp236520]

We had a group that came to our church to give a speech a few years ago. Very enlighting, these people are intelligent and very devout to god alot of them do charity work. I visited the shrine to St Josemaria in Spain with my family about 5yrs ago very beautiful and peaceful. All the negitive comments are just people who want to believe the worse in people doing good. I am proud to be a catholic.

[DCNY31279]

I thought that was the actor James Franco.

[jzcp99]

@therealopusdei There are actually weekly meetings (called "evenings of recollection") at Opus Dei study centers across the country.

[CalypsoJuice]

Take only the good things from Opus Dei.

Reject the latter.

[jzcp99]

@therealopusdei What do you include as "members": numeraries, supernumeraries, cooperators, etc.? Ambiguously creating numbers is secretiveness also

[jzcp99]

@therealopusdei So there are no weekly "evenings of recollection" at Opus Dei study centers in larger cities, and monthly meetings in smaller ones? Thank you for demonstrating Opus Dei secretiveness... but you'd probably say "I didn't know that's what you meant"

[jzcp99]

Opus Dei is the polar opposite of the Missionaries of Charity, seeking out the richest of the rich (or those with potential to become so). It seeks "stars" of society like a Catholic version of Scientology.

[therealopusdei]

@jzcp99 I would say that each group has a place in the church -- some help the poor and some provide doctrine to lay people (OD does the latter).

[19600803af]

@jzcp99 Opus Dei.. They dont seek out the rich ,The rich seem to go to them which is refreshing and just my be the testimony in it self considering the way the rich seem to be

[jzcp99]

Even though they have no big "secrets", Opus Dei is still secretive. Just try asking one of their centers about Opus Dei, group meetings, etc. and you'll get the "why do you want to know" attitude. Ask an Opus Dei website about the group and they won't respond.

[therealopusdei]

@jzcp99 It's a small organization in the USA with less than 5,000 members so there are not a lot of meeting when compared to Knight of Columbus for example. 

[oporto85]

@jzcp99 Actually that is exactly the way I came into contact with the work and now I hope to become a cooperator. Once I found out there was an organization founded by the author of The Way I used the contact us link on the site and called the closest center. On my first retreat they told me he wrote many other books, I felt like Columbus, and now I go every year!

[frantic1971]

A very well spoken and intelligent young man.

[zooeyhall]

What is the background on this video? Is it for Opus Dei recruitment? Is it intended to recruit other young people into Opus Dei? I mean--here you have a good-looking, intelligent, well spoken young man that is obviously going to impress other young people.

[PsychoSeaweed]

He should first experience life under the tutelage of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, before deciding what he is going to be as an individual.

[corregos]

Fantastic!

[luisvivancosaavedra]

I went a lot to a center of Opus Dei in my city, and went with them to retreats and "convivialities" and even to a visit to Rome in 1979. Of course it is secretive and fanatic. I have to account for a miracle in relation to Opus Dei: I knew them a lot, but I didn´t lose my faith in God, and remained a catholic, although a very lapsed & skeptical one. But I could recuperate or regain the little faith I had before knowing Opus Dei, the faith they didn't destroy with their bad example.

[UngratefulSwine]

I have listened to the entire thing, and now have new respect for this young man.

[UngratefulSwine]

Why are Catholics relieved that Jesus was crucified instead of stoned to death? Because instead of crossing themselves, they would have had to pummel themselves, LOL! :P

Just a little Easter humour )

[UngratefulSwine]

IMHO, perhaps this young man should have been allowed to go and experience the real world first, before deciding what direction to take in his life.

[4bimmers]

Keefe is not an "art historian" who decided to be a numerary. He had many years of contact with Opus Dei through his parents and other family members; while getting an undergraduate degree in art history he became a numerary.

[mytv80]

this interview gives me an eerie feeling.

[karlkarlkarl1234]

That is an very structured daily routine, personally I would struggle with that. I would really like to know what this man studied at university? I think he said 'writing projects' and working at a studio?

[EnjoiEngMySelf]

i think that you can be just as much of a christian and just as much of a catholic without being opus dei....

[jb79100]

I'm Tradtional Latin Rigth Catholic, how attend Latin Mass every Sunday in Chicago, I almost joined Opus Dei thank God I did not, The Man how started Opus Dei is bad God. Let not forget Christ was not Secrative

[Laptub]

Thanks God you did not!

Knowledge saved you.

Bless you :)

[emuthanje]

I love Opus Dei

[Charliemta]

Opus Dei isn't secretive or evil. I see a lot of paranoia and hatred about the Catholic Church by Hollywood and others. Holiness and a strong moral code are hated by the world today.

[karlkarlkarl1234]

Yep, Zionist Hollywood and media has created what can only be described as "Christiophobia", an irrational hate of what one usually doesn't even understand. It isn't just some chaotic phenomenon, it is deliberately planned in that we are being led to hold one's self as the greatest manifestation of their reality. This is what consumerist affluenza has done. Now a more disturbing subversion is apparent: the State as omnipotent. Even basic morals are being spat upon in the mass orgy of greed..

[nabeshabu]

I have known some people from Opus Dei.

Overall, Opus Dei is a good thing.

[argazedon]

POOR boy! What is a numerary ? It is a robot who is given a number (numero) inside a secta of Opus De[Satan]i. Because they are very organized :-)

[nabeshabu]

There are a lot of positive things about Opus Dei. Focus on those.

[jzcp99]

Public relations spin

[ntomic1]

Opus Dei is slavery to the human mind.

[jzcp99]

Opus Dei apparently views Jesus' seeking out the poor and oppressed as a big mistake, which they try to correct by only being interested in rich and arrogant "Pharisees". Opus Dei should start an ad campaign for new members: "Got Money?"

[karlkarlkarl1234]

@ jzcp99

I genuinely feel for you. You need help.

[SuperMacchiato]

May God bless you, best wishes from Germany :-)

[jruti49]

What do you need to join the Opus Dei?

[PiorunofLV]

@jruti49 you need Gods calling

[steventhestudent]

catholics are abusive and hostile. just look at winona mn

[QuieroGuerra]

Long live Satan!

[QuieroGuerra]

Long live Satan!

[jpm2341]

This is depressing.

[jpm2341]

It all sounds unbelievably lonely and sheltered.

[jpm2341]

It all sounds unbelievably lonely and sheltered.

[menthela]

I wish I could join Opus Dei! Unfortunately I've turned to Xbox :(

This faith has blessed my life. Although, I think it has blessed me too much. I`m a true followed and cant seem to stop believing. Bill Gates Bless!

[GioDaddy19]

ha ha ha ha!! funny!!!

[Giovannisenzaterra]

Opus Dei = money,mafia,power

[GioDaddy19]

sex too...

[SkaffBear]

please, stay away from the opus dei, it's totally evil, finance collusions and power.

it's all about that, the more people they get it the more powerful they are. it's like any other secret society (freemasons, bilderberg, illuminati, bohemian club and so on) just it is from the vatican. their founder also supported fascism in Spain.

[priscillaxoxoxox]

I don't know, opus dei seems pretty cool to me, I mean, it's just the Catholic Church.

[therealopusdei]

despite all the hype, opus dei is just a small organization within the church that helps lay people find holiness. it's not secretive -- just small -- thus many catholics have little interaction. it's silly to see it being compared to these other groups.

[steventhestudent]

all catholics are hostile and abusive.

[equivit]

i´m from spain..i´m totally agree Skaffbear . be carefull.... this societ was born here and has more power that we can imagine....in 60 years more or less they have finished for over th world.... the power in general is very dangerous for people who want his own prosperity......saludos desde españa...

[jomonks]

I would like to take this oppurtunity to commend this man's faith and devotion to God. I think that giving one's life at such a young age is admirable in a society that promotes selfish pleasures. I myself am training for the priesthood and I am only 18 - I hope a new generation of young people will respond to the call of God and give of themselves in a generous and unselfish way.

[kataeb4ever]

I am only 19, and i feel the same way

[andolini123]

I am 15 & I can't wait to enter seminary when I'm 18... where are you studying? are you going to join an order or become a dioserceon priest??

(excuse my spelling, I am very tired today

God Bless

Nat

[Agila1]

God bless you :)

pax et bonum

[Smurfinman]

Ghey.

[alan6]

I cant believe in the 21st century people are still deluded.

[sagittariusBG]

I think he has a brainwash. Everyone can make a selfdiscipline. I am not a memeber of any order and i am doing the same to reach my goals. Every order is trying to managed the rest of us!!!!!!!!!Take care! This is very important for our future....

[xPrincessxBright]

im so exited im gonna be a member of the opus dei

[jkugez]

Opus dei ALWAYS runs in the family...

[calinsb322]

you are right.......sado-maschism is cool

[richardineusa]

Young people like this who are happy living their faith are very attractive.

[donmauricioruiz]

Great testimony

[telmoirure]

great!

[spoonforktea]

"the greatest life..." Truly, a saint in the middle of the world!

[metroid512]

Honestly he is young. I really think he should have done a bit more before deciding to be celibate.

[BungleZippie]

bit more what?

[PaxLuna]

Very inspiring.

[virginiatarghetta]

He´s very young, he should have lived a bit more..

[BungleZippie]

so what is he doing?, not exactly in a room on a mountain is he!

[routinga]

El cejas. Otra víctima más de la secta desctructiva. Pobrecillo. Bueno, con la cara de gilorio que tiene, se lo merece.

[nachisimotube]

La verdad es que el comentario tiene su gracia. Me he estado partiendo el bazo un buen rato: "el cejas"... "gilorio"... jajajaja. Sin embargo, he de decir que me ha impresionado el chaval. Se nota que practica lo que dice. Me aprece admirable.

[Jitpring]

An excellent youngster.