OPUS DEI
Opus Dei promotes an awareness of the universal call to holiness through ordinary life.
OPUS DEI
HISTORY
Opus Dei was founded on October 2, 1928 by St Josemaria Escriva.
St Josemaria was canonised on October 6, 2002, by St John Paul II,
who named him
the “Patron Saint of Ordinary Life.”
Opus Dei is currently established in 69 countries. Opus Dei began apostolic work in New Zealand in 1989, at the request of Bishop Edward Gaines.
WHAT
OPUS DEI DOES
Opus Dei provides spiritual formation and pastoral care to support individuals in their Christian life and apostolic endeavours.
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This formation helps people find centre their life on Jesus Christ, and give constant witness to the faith.
CHARACTERISTICS
OF OPUS DEI
The spirit of Opus Dei is characterised by:
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- Awareness of God as Father
- Love for freedom
- Sanctification of ordinary life
- Work
- Charity and Friendship
- Unity of life
- Family environment