The Good Spirit: Behind the Doors of the Opus Dei
Fourteen men of all ages from eleven different countries recount their personal experiences within Opus Dei. Many of them held leadership positions while others were called to support the institution from the highest levels of their professional careers to expand Opus Dei. Some were sent as teenagers to countries from which they never returned.
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Fourteen men share stories of their initiation into Opus Dei and the manipulation that separated them from their families and futures.
A new leader is chosen after the death of Josemaría Escrivá, but members continue to face financial, physical, and spiritual control based on his teachings -- including clergy breaking the sacred seal of confession.
Members who managed to leave Opus Dei recount experiencing stigma, shame, and complete isolation from those within the organization. After rebuilding their lives, the survivors call on Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican to make changes within the organization.
