Author Topic: Opus Dei and Pope Pius XII (Read 5346 times)

CathMomof7 · « **on:** January 25, 2015, 12:48:20 PM »

I am starting to think that Pope Pius XII opened the floodgates of Modernism into the Church. NFP. Divine Mercy. Evolution. I am sure there are others. But specifically I have a question about Opus Dei.

Does anyone know why or under what circuмstances Pope Pius XII was encouraged to grant approval for Jose Escriva's group?

I am really confused by this, because from what I read, he didn't really approve of Escriva's philosophy personally, but yet he supported the organization of Opus Dei.

That group is a mess and, from what I have been reading, is really pulling the strings with all the Popes since JPII and definitely holds the purse strings.

In the U.S, Opus Dei has over 3,000 members with 64 centers in 17 cities. It is well know that they recruit new members near college campuses in major cities across the U.S. They also operate 5 high schools and have numerous retreat centers around the country. They have their own seminary in Rome.

Other than this, I don't know very much.

Can anyone shed some light for me? What exactly is Opus Dei? And why would Pope Pius XII officially recognize them?

poche · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2015, 10:57:23 PM »

Here is a link about Opus Dei in their own words.

http://www.opusdei.org/en-us/

Nobody · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:19:32 AM »

I can't tell you much of it's history. I do know it is a very dangerous sect and very cunning in giving your children a 'vocation' with them. Please, please, please, keep your children far away from them ! I speak from experience, since I have a lot of family who got sucked in at some stage and who are completely and hopelessly brainwashed.

Stubborn · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2015, 04:55:17 AM »

Quote from: Nobody

I can't tell you much of it's history. I do know it is a very dangerous sect and very cunning in giving your children a 'vocation' with them. Please, please, please, keep your children far away from them ! I speak from experience, since I have a lot of family who got sucked in at some stage and who are completely and hopelessly brainwashed.

I am with you 100% on this.

This might be worth reading.

Ladislaus · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2015, 10:28:31 AM »

Quote from: CathMomof7

I am starting to think that Pope Pius XII opened the floodgates of Modernism into the Church. NFP. Divine Mercy.

It's quite clear that this was the case. Add to this list the liturgical experimentation. Pius XII set up and enabled Bugnini. Pius XII also pioneered some of the first ecuмenical conferences. And he allowed Cardinal Cushing to persecute and to condemn Father Feeney. Not to mention that 99% of the glorious prelates who brought us the glories of Vatican II had been appointed by Pius XII.