O.D.

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O.D. is the standard abbreviation for Opus Dei, a Catholic institution founded in 1928 that emphasizes the pursuit of holiness through everyday work and life.

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O.D. canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Catholic institution
Catholic priest
organization
personal prelature
saint
abbreviation O.D.
canonicalStatus personal prelature of the Catholic Church
countryOfOrigin Spain
emphasis lay spirituality
pursuit of holiness through everyday work
sanctification of ordinary life
foundedBy Josemaría Escrivá
foundingDate 1928
foundingLocation Madrid
hasAbbreviation O.D.
Op. Dei
hasFounderTitle Saint
hasLeaderTitle Prelate
hasOfficialLanguage English
Italian
Latin
Spanish
hasSpiritualPractice daily Mass (when possible)
devotion to the Eucharist
devotion to the Virgin Mary
mental prayer
spiritual direction
membershipIncludes diocesan priests
lay men
lay women
motto Deo omnis gloria
nameMeaning Work of God
parentReligion Christianity
partOf Roman Catholic Church
linked to: Roman Catholicism
promotes apostolate in daily life
frequent sacraments
personal prayer
sanctification of work
recognizedBy Holy See
religion Catholic Church
linked to: Roman Catholicism
spiritualityFocus holiness in family life
holiness in ordinary duties
holiness in professional work
standsFor Opus Dei
theologicalOrientation Catholic orthodoxy
typeOfOrganization lay and clerical association

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Opus Dei abbreviation O.D.
Opus Dei abbreviation O.D.
subject linked to: O.D.
Opus Dei hasAbbreviation O.D.
subject linked to: O.D.