Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A Roman Catholic organization founded in 1928, composed of both clergy and lay members and dedicated to fostering Christian principles at all levels of society.
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- proper noun short for The
Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, aRoman Catholic organization composed of a prelate, secular clergy and lay people whose mission is to spread the Catholic teaching that everyone is called to become a saint; its lay members, men and women,engage in theaffairs of theworld and seek todirect them "according to God's will".
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Well, the name Opus Dei is mentioned numerous times in the film.
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And for some, there is speculation about whether an ultra conservative Catholic group called Opus Dei is among the players in making the next selection.
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Witness the dramatic rise in membership and prominence of ultra conservative lay organizations such as Opus Dei and the Pope's sponsorship of them.
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"Many of them are members of Opus Dei," Hersh said.
Seymour Hersh: Military Being Run By 'Crusaders' Jack Mirkinson 2011
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"Many of them are members of Opus Dei," Hersh said.
Seymour Hersh: Military Being Run By 'Crusaders' Jack Mirkinson 2011
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Javier was an ultra-conservative, pro-Franco follower of the Opus Dei, and he never ceased to scandalize me with his political opinions, which I strained to understand in my developing Spanish.
A Fish Tale Katy McLaughlin 2012
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Brown's blockbuster novel and film cast Opus Dei as villainous, clandestine, powerful and nefarious.
Cathleen Falsani: How Do You Solve A Problem Like St. Josemaria? Cathleen Falsani 2011
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"Many of them are members of Opus Dei," Hersh said.
Seymour Hersh: Military Being Run By 'Crusaders' Jack Mirkinson 2011
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The selection of Archbishop Jose Gomez to take over after Mahony's 75th birthday underscores those changes: Gomez is a member of Opus Dei, the influential group favored by Pope John Paul II that fiercely defends church orthodoxy and authority.
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The selection of Archbishop Jose Gomez to take over after Mahony's 75th birthday underscores those changes: Gomez is a member of Opus Dei, the influential group favored by Pope John Paul II that fiercely defends church orthodoxy and authority.
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