I am a new Catholic -- converted via a friendship I made with an Opus Dei member. I've been receiving spiritual formation via Opus Dei for about two years.
I am often amazed at the boogey-man type characterization of Opus Dei. My experience with Opus Dei has been extremely positive. Opus has no political agenda, but rather is aimed at providing spiritual direction to its members and their friends. It's not secretive nor is it particular exciting -- the "norms" of Opus Dei center around about 90 minutes of prayer each day -- things like attended Mass, silent prayer, spiritual reading, and saying the rosary. It's all about bringing the individual closer to God.
It's true Opus Dei *in general* focuses upon well educated young people, but only because they become very effective apostles of God as they will help shape society. Hence there are many Opus Dei people that are clustered in Silicon Valley and LA for example. For the record, most people involved with Opus Dei are not members, but "hangers on" of sorts. I am one of them: it's not a big deal.
It's true Opus Dei *in general* focuses upon well educated young people, but only because they become very effective apostles of God as they will help shape society. Hence there are many Opus Dei people that are clustered in Silicon Valley and LA for example. For the record, most people involved with Opus Dei are not members, but "hangers on" of sorts. I am one of them: it's not a big deal.
here are some interesting videos about OD:
http://www.youtube.com/therealopusdei
Taken from: http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?p=2241476#post2241476
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