Fully approved by the Church

By Kevin ( Tertiary of the Order of the Holy Trinity and Captives; born May 18, 1971)

Opus Dei, which is fully approved by the Church (with its own place in Canon Law) and whose founder was canonized by Pope John Paul II --is a vocation within the lay vocation (except for the priests obviously).

All mortifications (not like DV-Code) are rooted in the traditions of Christians in the Church (and the saints!)--even of the laity (such as tertiaries).

And myself knowing various members of "the Work" as it is called in English--I can say they are seeking holiness in ordinary life.

From:http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?p=1656901#post1656901