tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.comments2024-02-22T17:47:20.484-08:00Opus Dei: Reality, Experiences and MythsRaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084724542087974777noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-35419091636382751582024-01-12T13:58:41.767-08:002024-01-12T13:58:41.767-08:00Wow! Wonderful. Such a holy life. I was in the ver...Wow! Wonderful. Such a holy life. I was in the verge of tears when I was reading your story. I have to tell this story to a friend I'm dealing now. It's difficult to bring him to some activities of the Work because he always says that "I don't belong there, the people attending are way beyond my league. I can't be compared with them". God works in a mysterious way. I can use your story to motivate my student mentees. I'm mentoring some students now in CITE Technical School in Cebu City. They're all scholars who came from poor and underprivileged homes and your story will inspire and definitely motivate them! Deo gratias!.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-71098498211869373292018-07-23T19:31:52.569-07:002018-07-23T19:31:52.569-07:00This is interesting, thank for sharing this valuab...This is interesting, thank for sharing this valuable post. Nice blog!Josephinehttps://nuvali.ph/xavier-schoolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-61021228515645732492018-03-28T00:12:43.192-07:002018-03-28T00:12:43.192-07:00it is simply impossible to understand Opus Dei fro...it is simply impossible to understand Opus Dei from an individual. Like all the institutions of the Catholic Church, they transcend the common person. Perhaps the Pope can have a vision of it. One thing is certain, Opus dei has built schools in underdeveloped countries of the highest level, so it must be admitted that it has advanced many people. Unfortunately we must also admit that many numeraries have been wrong and the high-level "blunders" of holiness are very close to mortal sins. San Escriva 'de Balaguer considered himself a "bear in a glassware shop" and recommended himself to Jesus Christ saying that He was "the worst tool in His hands to carry out His Work". It is clear then that when he was alive Escriva ', there was an infinite sensitivity towards people. We can not say that after the death of Escriva 'Opus Dei has not shown attention, but we can say with certainty that some people are not entirely wrong in claiming to have undergone psychological pressures within. It is not easy to judge why God is the Supreme Judge, but what is important is to guarantee the freedom to choose one's own Christian path. Escriva 'de Balaguer did not accept everyone, but insisted with those who believed he had "vocation to Opus Dei" and addressed many people to other institutions. Escriva 'was an extraordinary man, charismatic and humble beyond the imaginary. He was mistakenly associated with the Spanish Phalangists and fought to death by the Catalan communists. A man and an incredible saint in advance of at least 100 years in the history of humanity. One should learn from him to forgive and perhaps he was able to forgive even the former without feelings of rancor or revenge. One thing is sure, the education in Opus Dei is strict, on the other hand the goal is Christian holiness according to a precise charism that closely resembles that of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Saint Teresa d ' Avila, really challenging!Marionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-66515983942614849542016-12-19T10:28:20.407-08:002016-12-19T10:28:20.407-08:00this is really special, now that he is in heaventhis is really special, now that he is in heavenDolphinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888780503794034343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-42743914368184979642016-12-19T10:27:46.636-08:002016-12-19T10:27:46.636-08:00this comment now has a special meaning!this comment now has a special meaning!Dolphinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888780503794034343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-18608825885943681442015-08-24T20:48:57.045-07:002015-08-24T20:48:57.045-07:00This is what true openness is all about: two decen...This is what true openness is all about: two decent human beings with different views trying to understand and appreciate each other's position. In the end, both find themselves in the same position: that of mutual, genuine respect. Congratulations to both for advancing the cause of authentic dialogue and peace.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941313842338384330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-84984322562080073762014-02-25T09:53:09.397-08:002014-02-25T09:53:09.397-08:00Thank you for this posting. Members of both the L...Thank you for this posting. Members of both the Legion of Christ/Regnum Christ and Opus Dei have impressed me so much universally with their true desire for authentic closeness with God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-80486696576753524302014-01-09T15:59:03.201-08:002014-01-09T15:59:03.201-08:00Raul (or Ray) was a good friend of mine back in th...Raul (or Ray) was a good friend of mine back in the National Security Council. We constantly argued, chatted, bickered on topics concerning work, spiritual life, books, and people over a cigarette or two. When he first brought me to a center on Quezon Ave (we actually walked from NSC to there!) we consumed perhaps a whole pack of cigarettes while walking and talking before we got there. May have been bad for the lungs (open sacs and all) but our chat was definitely good for the soul. Ill miss you man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-4492602822929010062013-12-15T16:53:39.565-08:002013-12-15T16:53:39.565-08:00I find this testimony very relevant, when someone ...I find this testimony very relevant, when someone is told he is only going to live for few more months, normaly one would think in a shortsighted way. I think she was a real practitioner reason why she didn't stop doing her work, but she kept on for 19 years propagating the word of the Lord.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-71548287056121307492013-10-27T06:36:58.621-07:002013-10-27T06:36:58.621-07:00For the non-Filipino speakers: Matipid siya means ...For the non-Filipino speakers: <i>Matipid siya</i> means He is thrifty. <i>kulang na lamang na gawin ka nang santo sa DFA. Ngayong hapon, gusto ko namang ipakita na karaniwang tao ka</i>: they all but made you a saint in DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs). This afternoon, I would rather show that you are an ordinary person.Raulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084724542087974777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-61779792409869540712011-02-06T10:01:03.983-08:002011-02-06T10:01:03.983-08:00Uff, I want to watch it today! I have put all the ...Uff, I want to watch it today! I have put all the trailers in my post on <a href="http://opusvideos.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/therebedragons-opus-dei-videos/" rel="nofollow">Opus Dei and There Be Dragons</a> where your blog has a link. See you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-28406628430609855192010-07-13T16:49:11.682-07:002010-07-13T16:49:11.682-07:00Oh my gosh i love this!! If only all men knew thes...Oh my gosh i love this!! If only all men knew these things!!! I think that's the problem with most guys today in our culture; they have no clue how to be real men or what being a real man is all about!!! Thank you so much for this post! I will share this with all the men that are important to me in my life! God Bless!!Jaymienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-91574350732099525432010-06-28T02:24:11.725-07:002010-06-28T02:24:11.725-07:00WHOA!WHOA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-47374429450550766852010-01-05T23:58:50.849-08:002010-01-05T23:58:50.849-08:00The last sentence spells out why there is oppositi...The last sentence spells out why there is opposition to the work pretty well.Kiwiclaptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177543799932367555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-18494843767492140222009-11-20T07:45:50.612-08:002009-11-20T07:45:50.612-08:00A wonderful reflection that we all need to read of...A wonderful reflection that we all need to read often. Thank you for sharing it Raul.<br /><br />MaryleeMarylee Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748220219863371501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-9118389490340420802009-10-29T09:42:42.335-07:002009-10-29T09:42:42.335-07:00Thank you for the beautiful thought. Contemplating...Thank you for the beautiful thought. Contemplating Heaven gives us hope and the perseverance to carry out our earthly tasks with love.Marylee Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748220219863371501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-9109274433339754822009-10-08T20:48:57.897-07:002009-10-08T20:48:57.897-07:00Hi Raul and Phillip,
Thank you for bringing that ...Hi Raul and Phillip,<br /><br />Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I intended to convey that point but didn't make it clear. I have made revisions to my previous post.<br /><br />I appreciate your note. <br /><br />MaryleeMarylee Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748220219863371501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-15833880342325619902009-10-08T01:45:00.527-07:002009-10-08T01:45:00.527-07:00"Since the fall of Adam and Eve, work became ..."Since the fall of Adam and Eve, work became part of man’s lot in life." Work has always been in the plan of God. He told Adam to till the land. What came after the fall is the pain, difficulties, tiredness that comes with working. Work is not a result of original sin.Phillip Floreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574976576697080180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-45875706953628229902009-10-07T19:40:52.608-07:002009-10-07T19:40:52.608-07:00Hi Marylee,
Thanks a lot! :) Sorry I did not rece...Hi Marylee,<br /><br />Thanks a lot! :) Sorry I did not receive your comments. I thought this would send me an automatic copy. I already posted your post at my blog, referenced your blog and indicated that you are the author.<br /><br />Good luck to your future publication!<br /><br />RaulRaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084724542087974777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-15878799690236114882009-10-07T09:17:03.035-07:002009-10-07T09:17:03.035-07:00Hi Raul,
I am enjoying your blog posts. I particu...Hi Raul,<br /><br />I am enjoying your blog posts. I particularly liked this one about McCaffrey's wedding dresses. <br /><br />I received your comment on my blogsite and responded to your request to reprint one of my posts. Please let me know if you did not receive my comments. <br /><br />Marylee Marsh<br />marylee-words from the heartMarylee Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748220219863371501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-61678628673130440502009-09-16T06:43:12.444-07:002009-09-16T06:43:12.444-07:00Hi,
Just a slight correction numerary members of ...Hi,<br /><br />Just a slight correction numerary members of Opus Dei who become priests are not called Opus Dei seminarians. There are no seminarians or seminaries in Opus Dei.Phillip Floreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574976576697080180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-69901748358748434682009-08-26T00:17:03.239-07:002009-08-26T00:17:03.239-07:00I find Hugh Hudson thinking that the screenplay &#...I find Hugh Hudson thinking that the screenplay 'smelled pro-Franco' reductionist. There is more to life than sectarian politics. I haven’t seen the script but from history, St Josemaria fled from the red zone not so much for political reasons but because he could not exercise his ministry. I expect an artist of Hudson's standing to know better.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577141123684299651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-58222714053990736932009-08-06T23:33:29.777-07:002009-08-06T23:33:29.777-07:00Thank you very much for posting this.Thank you very much for posting this.Jun Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583462742566468259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-46465863456024471902009-08-04T20:30:31.924-07:002009-08-04T20:30:31.924-07:00Happy to read your comments, Mrs. Pogle. They brou...Happy to read your comments, Mrs. Pogle. They brought a big smile to my face. :) This blog is here to help, to share the riches God brought in to the world through human instruments. St. Josemaria is the first vocation to Opus Dei (God's Work) and his writings bear the imprint of God's own ideas. <br /><br />Although membership to Opus Dei is not for everyone, the founder's teachings are for everyone (not just members, not just lay persons, but also for priests, religious and those connected with religious orders), because everyone can sanctify their work, and everyone is called to holiness.Raulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084724542087974777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576994103493233041.post-24390434372301913202009-08-04T04:25:29.962-07:002009-08-04T04:25:29.962-07:00I am very enjoying reading your blog, Raul and hav...I am very enjoying reading your blog, Raul and have had an interest in Opus Dei for some time now. I am not a member, as I am already professed as a Benedictine Oblate, but I have found that elements of Opus Dei spirituality have brought a much needed discipline into my life. When I need a spiritual "kick in the posterior" I reach for my copy of St. JoseMaria's "The Way" and find it extremely helpful.<br /><br />Initially what attracted me to Opus Dei was the emphasis on our daily work being "The Work of God", and thus sanctified. I have also found the moderate use of physical mortification to be helpful (both cilice and discipline), especially in overcoming sin and imitating the way of Christ. <br /><br />Thank you for this informative and very helpful blog!<br />Mrs.P xAutumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186765179750086739noreply@blogger.com