7. What are the "norms" that Opus Dei members try to live?
Video interview with Fr. Michael Barrett. What are the "norms" that Opus Dei members try to live? (Duration:1:35)
VIDEO: the prelatic church of Opus Dei
"Our Lady of Peace" (Rome) is a place of prayer, housing the mortal remains of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Millions of people throughout the world turn to Saint Josemaría’s intercession to gain graces of every kind from God. Many come to the Church of the Prelature to continue their petition or give thanks for graces received through his intercession.
VIDEO: Testimonies from Rome
We offer testimonies of eight members of Opus Dei talking about how Opus Dei has influenced their lives. Length: 2m. 05s. Download: Real Player; Windows Media; QuickTime.
1. What is Opus Dei?
Video interview with Fr. Michael Barrett. What is Opus Dei? (Duration: 3:52).
A vocation to seek sanctity in ordinary life
Interview with Stephen Tsang, an architect working in Chelsea, London
Historical Overview
Opus Dei was founded in 1928 in Spain and is currently established in 66 countries.
Statutes of Opus Dei
The statutes defining Opus Dei’s mission and structure, published (in Latin) in "The Canonical Path of Opus Dei," A. de Fuenmayor, V. Gomez-Iglesias, J. Illanes, Midwest Theological Forum, 1994.
Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests
Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests (Chapter II, n. 9) – This excerpt on the relation of priests and laity sheds light on the organic cooperation between priests and laypersons in Opus Dei.
Constitution on the Church, "Lumen Gentium"
Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Church (Chapter V, nn. 41 and 42) – This passage on the universal call to holiness highlights a central message Opus Dei.