Incredible

In Phatmass:

Opus Dei is incredible, it helps you to ferret out the weaknesses in your spiritual life and make them stronger, and at the same time you get good advice for life in general. 

I would really recommend Opus Dei for anyone who is well-grounded in their faith, but wants to go deeper, or anyone who wants to become a saint . . . Yes, I know, I just included *any* good Catholic, but I think it's a good enough group that those are the people i would recommend it to.

The really unfortunate thing is that they aren't available everywhere yet.

Peace,
Joe 

Wonderful group of people in the heart of the Church

 From Korean Brother in Reddit:

Opus Dei is truly the work of God. They are orthodox Catholics who strive to grow in holiness in their state of life according to the Gospel message and the guidance of Holy Mother Church.

The methods and practices they utilize in their spiritual life are nothing new, but reflect traditions and practices of the Church in place for a very long time.

I have received spiritual direction from Opus Dei priests for numerous years now and attend their catechetical programs as well as their Day of Recollection.

Wonderful group of people who exist in the heart of the Church.

Things in Opus Dei I like the most

 From StrikeThatEd in Reddit:

I’m going to point out the things in the Opus Dei that I like the most:

They are high achievers and put their most in anything they do. They tend to be people you can rely on since they make it their own purpose to do their very best.

I love how they understand that male and female spirituality is different and they adapt all their activities to those differences.

I like how they promote the idea that you can sacrifice yourself through your daily activities and life.

I like the way they are very strict with detail, especially regarding liturgy, prayer, confession, cleanliness and beauty of holy places etc. In my experience, all the centres, parishes and sanctuaries they run are always immaculate and super clean and functional.

The Opus Dei outside of Spain seems to me way more “normal” than the Opus Dei in Spain, or at least that’s been my experience. I’ve been to centres in France, and the UK, and also attended Mass at a parish in the US. However, my exposure outside of Spain has been limited.

I hope this gives an insight, and feel free to ask me any more questions regarding my experience with the Opus Dei.

Phenomenal people

 From Reddit:

I'm heavily involved with them. They have been a major part in my spiritual formation over the few years particularly.

Personally, everyone I have met from Opus Dei (and I'm talking those well known among the members, and also those within our local level, some nationally as well) have been phenomenal people.

I attend montly circles, doctrine classes, get spiritual direction, and attend recollections and retreats. I cannot say I've seen a single thing that had turned me off to them, or anything that makes me pause and say, nah - run.

I'm well aware of the controversy around them. And just like anything (and everything) in the church, in the midst of beauty and reverence is always wolves in sheep's clothing because humans are flawed. Jesus CHOSE Judas among the 12 to teach us a lesson that even those in the inner circle can be tainted by evil.

So that's to say that I don't condemn those who have had truly bad experiences. The Spirit of Opus Dei ain't for everyone, and some people may well have been wronged by those they trusted.

But I also think that those who have had incredible life changing experiences with The Work should not be ignored or silenced either.

My faith has deepened and I have a special love and devotion to St Josemaria that has drawn me and my family closer to Christ and Our Blessed Mother. So for me, Opus Dei is an important part of my faith life, and I encourage others to seek them out on their own and make up their mind from there.