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[[Image:Opus dei.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Rome headquarters]]
[[Image:Opus dei.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Rome headquarters]]
'''The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei''' (from the [[Latin]] "work of [[God]]") is a [[Catholic]] religious group that believes every member of their church has the potential to become a [[saint]], and must perform God's work to attain this holy prize. Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church that helps people seek holiness in their work and ordinary activities. Opus Dei stresses the importance of work and professional competence. They hold the belief that everyone is called to by holy because it says in the [[Holy Bible]] "Be perfect, as your father in heaven is perfect." (Matt 5:48) We should strive for perfection although we can't achieve it.
'''The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei''' (from the [[Latin]] "work of [[God]]") is a [[Catholic]] religious group that believes every member of their church has the potential to become a [[saint]], and must perform God's work to attain this holy prize. Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church that helps people seek holiness in their work and ordinary activities. Opus Dei stresses the importance of work and professional competence. They hold the belief that everyone is called to by holy because it says in the [[Holy Bible]] "Be perfect, as your father in heaven is perfect." (Matt 5:48)
The group was started in [[Spain]] in 1928 by the [[Roman Catholic]] Spanish priest [[Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer|Josemaría Escrivá]].
The group was started in [[Spain]] in 1928 by the [[Roman Catholic]] Spanish priest [[Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer|Josemaría Escrivá]].
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''Your work must become a personal prayer, most become a real conversation with Our Father in heaven.'' Saint Josemaría. </blockquote>
''Your work must become a personal prayer, most become a real conversation with Our Father in heaven.'' Saint Josemaría. </blockquote>
== See also ==
== See also ==