Opus Dei
4 members Public
Finding God in everyday work and ordinary life.
History
Opus Dei (Latin for 'Work of God') was founded in 1928 by St. Josemaría Escrivá in Madrid, Spain. Its central message is the universal call to holiness — that ordinary work, family life, and daily duties are themselves a path to God and a means of serving others.
Escrivá taught that lay people are called to sanctify their work, sanctify themselves in their work, and sanctify others through their work. Opus Dei was established as a personal prelature of the Catholic Church in 1982, the first of its kind.
Today Opus Dei has members in many countries — most of them lay men and women living ordinary lives in the world — and offers spiritual formation, retreats, and educational and social initiatives.
What they do
- Spiritual formation and direction for lay people
- Retreats, recollections, and classes on the faith
- Encouraging holiness through ordinary work and family life
- Educational, professional, and social-service initiatives
How to get involved
Anyone can take part in the spiritual activities — talks, retreats, and recollections — offered by Opus Dei centers. To learn more or attend, contact a local center through the official website.
Official links
Opus Dei chapters
Local chapters from our directory.
