Opus Dei, founded by Josemaria Escriva, is the only personal prelature in the Catholic Church. This unique status makes the organization somewhat like a worldwide diocese. Opus Dei promotes sanctity in the life of lay people, especially in work. Josemaría Escrivá@ (40) Opposing Views@ (184) Pontifical University of the Holy Cross@ (3) Strathmore University@ (2) University of Navarra@ (1) 1. A Day in the Life of an Opus Dei Supernumerary - A special report on Opus Dei from the program "Hardball with Chris Matthews". 2. A Look Inside Opus Dei - Video and transcript of commentary by MSNBC analyst Msgr Thomas McSweeney from Hardball with Chris Matthews of MSNBC.com 3. Canonization Cause to Open for Opus Dei Bishop - The Vicariate of Rome will open proceedings in the canonization cause of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, a longtime collaborator of Opus Dei founder St Josemaria Escriva [Zenit.org] 4. Decoding Opus Dei - Newsweek Society - A Vatican writer discusses the Roman Catholic Church's most controversial organization — and how it was misrepresented in "The Da Vinci Code". 5. Holy See: Address of John Paul II to the members of Opus Dei - Speech about Opus Dei given by the Pope on the occasion of the centenary of Josemaría Escrivá's birth. 6. John Paul II Hails Opus Dei's Priest-Laity Collaboration - The Pope exhorts lay people to become missionaries of society during a meeting with members of Opus Dei [Zenit.org] 7. John Trigilio: Opus Dei - Short explanation of the organization. 8. Opus Dei - Quick Facts - Quick facts about Opus Dei: What is Opus Dei, where to find it and a brief history. 9. Opus Dei Woman's Cause for Beatification Opens - Cardinal of Madrid begins beatification process for Guadalupe Ortíz de Landázuri a lay woman who worked closely with Blessed Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei [Zenit.org] 10. Opus Dei's Governance - Interview with Marlies Kücking, of the Central Advisory Office of Opus Dei [Zenit.org] 11. Opus Dei: Fact and fiction - A long-time member of Opus Dei suggests that the facts and myths about the institution 'could not be more different.' [The-Tidings.com] 12. Opus Dei: Fact and Fiction - Reply from Opus Dei officials to questions about issues raised in The Da Vinci Code [Catalyst, March 2004] 13. The Pope and Opus Dei - Article about the message of the Prelature of Opus Dei and John Paul II. Written by Father John McCloskey. 14. Vatican Writer's Fair and Balanced Assessment of Opus Dei - The National Catholic Reporter's Rome correspondent John Allen is about to publish a study of Opus Dei that challenges its common depiction as a secretive and sinister cult within the Catholic Church. 15. "Ut Sit" The Apostolic Constitution - John Paul II erecting Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature. 16. 8 from Opus Dei in Process of Canonization - Causes for canonisation are open for eight faithful of Opus Dei. [Zenit.org] 17. A Glimpse Inside a Catholic 'Force': Opus Dei - Excerpt of book by Vatican reporter John Allen: "Opus Dei: An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church". 18. A New Way for the Church? - Few descriptions of Opus Dei have been objective, so Antonio Gaspari decided to try to find out about the movement for himself. [Inside the Vatican] 19. Catholic-Hierarchy: Opus Dei - List of Opus Dei bishops and other information about the Prelature. 20. Cooperators of Opus Dei - Explanation of the nature, involvement and benefits of Cooperators of Opus Dei. 21. First Things -Books in Review: Opus Dei - Robert Royal reviews Opus Dei: Leadership and Vision in Today's Catholic Church by Vittorio Messori and Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei by Maria del Carmen Tapia. 22. Harambee 2002 - Fund for educational projects in sub-Saharan Africa, established at the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá on October 6, 2002. 23. Investigative Reporter Goes Inside 'Work of God' - John L. Allen, Jr. writes about the secretive Opus Dei and its influence on the Vatican and the politics of the Catholic Church. Here's an excerpt. 24. La Repubblica - Interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei - An interview with Bishop Javier Echevarria published in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. The Prelate of Opus Dei answers candid questions about Blessed Josemaria, Opus Dei, and the Church in the Third Millenium [La Repubblica] 25. Murray Hill Institute - Devoted to the study of the distinct contribution that women make to society. 26. Opus Dei - Personal prelature that helps ordinary lay people seek holiness in and through their everyday activities, especially through work. 27. Opus Dei - Entry in NodeWorks Encyclopedia, the free encyclopedia. 28. Opus Dei - Catholic Sources - Catholic perspectives on Opus Dei. 29. Opus Dei 101 - Investigating a "History" Class - Susan Vigilante on Da Vinci Code [National Review Online] 30. Opus Dei Blogs - Unofficial website and informative resource for parents, relatives, colleagues, clergy, former members and friends of Opus Dei members. 31. Opus Dei Corporate Works - Examples of apostolic works carried out by the Prelature of Opus Dei throughout the world. 32. Opus Dei Files - Compilation of articles dealing with Opus Dei or its founder, Josemaria Escriva. 33. Opus Dei Information Handbook - Contains a summary of the nature, history and organisation of Opus Dei. 34. Opus Dei Members - Compilation of testimonials by Opus Dei members and an article by the Australian journalist and author William West. 35. Opus Dei Prelate on a Springtime for the Church in Germany - Part 2 of an interview with Bishop Echevarria on World Youth Day 2005 [Zenit.org] 36. Opus Dei Prelate on a Springtime for the Church in Germany - Part 1 of an interview with Bishop Echevarria on World Youth Day 2005 [Zenit.org] 37. Opus Dei Prelate Unfazed by "Da Vinci Code" - Article on an interview with the prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria, on the book, "The Da Vinci Code". [Zenit.org] 38. Opus Dei: A Dialogue Between Friend and Foe - A critical analysis of some typical arguments against Opus Dei. Too wide for smaller monitors. 39. Opus Dei: In Everyday Life - Description of a typical day in the life of a member of Opus Dei, by Michael Pakaluk 40. Opus Dei: Its Mission, Structure and Members - Perspective on a Prelature [Zenit.org] 41. Ordinary Christians in the World - What is Opus Dei? By Russell Shaw. 42. Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei - Information on Opus Dei in Ireland, particularly in the Diocese of Limerick. 43. Romana - Bulletin of the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei. It includes documents from the Holy See, news about the activities of the Prelate and of the Prelature in the service of the Church and brief articles about apostolic initiatives fostered by members of the Prelature. 44. Secrecy, Power and Mortifying the Flesh - A Catholic writer offers an exhaustive look at the myth and reality of Opus Dei. Review of John Allen's book "Opus Dei" by Brian Bethune [macleans.ca] 45. Shrine of Torreciudad - Torreciudad is a shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Aragon, Spain. The new shrine, which is maintained by Opus Dei, was built under the guidance of Saint Josemaria Escriva. 46. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Opus Dei - Brief historical overview. 47. The Da Vinci Code & Opus Dei - Blog of Fr. John Wauck, a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature. 48. The Da Vinci Code, the Catholic Church, and Opus Dei - A statement from the Prelature of Opus Dei in the United States on the Da Vinci Code, with links to reviews and articles. 49. TIME: Opening Up Opus Dei - Photo Essay - Photographer Erika Larsen got a rare glimpse inside the group's U.S. headquarters in New York City. 50. Trust the Truth - Unofficial answers to frequently asked questions about Opus Dei. 51. Vatican Crusade Against "Da Vinci Code"? Hardly - Clarifications about debate organized by Genoa archdiocese; Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, clarifies the nature of Opus Dei. [Zenit.org] 52. When Speaking of Opus Dei, Forget the Rich Attack - One of the most outrageous claims repeated against Opus Dei is that its members are rich - or that it's an organization for the wealthy. [Spero News] 53. Who Is Opus Dei? - Backgrounder on the Catholic lay organisation. [The Southern Cross] 54. Youth Service International - Voluntary service organization for men. Offers programs in the United States, Mexico, Spain.

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