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| − | + | The '''Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei''', commonly known as '''Opus Dei''' ([[Latin]] for "Work of God") or '''the Work''', is a [[prelate|prelature]] created by the [[Roman Catholic Church]], composed of a [[prelate|prelate]], secular priests, and ordinary lay people, whose mission is to help spread the Catholic teaching that everyone is called to become a [[saint]] and an [[apostle]], and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. | |
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Revision as of 09:31, 4 March 2006
The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, commonly known as Opus Dei (Latin for "Work of God") or the Work, is a prelature created by the Roman Catholic Church, composed of a prelate, secular priests, and ordinary lay people, whose mission is to help spread the Catholic teaching that everyone is called to become a saint and an apostle, and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity.
