PART TWO — About the name of Opus Dei


PART THREE — Characteristics of the Church of Opus Dei



PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to provide information on some basic formal aspects of Opus Dei of Balaguer — better known simply as “Opus Dei” and called “the Work of God” by its members.

Inevitably, in explaining the most basic questions, it becomes necessary to explain others, because it would not be Christian to fail to point out what we consider to be significant shortcomings or contradictions in the official discourse of Opus Dei as presented to the public.

Back to index


DISCLAIMER

(1) The general Disclaimer of this site applies here.

(2) The organization of Opus Dei of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, in any of its forms or representatives, has not had any part in the preparation and publication of this document. Nor does the author has or has he ever had any connection with them.

(3) Out of necessity, this document contains many terms and concepts that are specific to the Roman Catholic Church. The Church, as the people of God, is a much more comprehensive concept than simply the Roman Catholic Church, and we regret if the vocabulary used could seem to imply otherwise.

If the reader needs clarification on this last point, we recommend the following documents:

Back to index



Start reading Part 1 – The mess with the Personal Prelature



En Español:  Algunas preguntas frecuentes sobre el Opus Dei de Balaguer y respuestas inesperadas pero documentadas

Originally published on July 25, 2025, feast of Apostle St. James