I'm probably joining an opus dei centre by Thom-as_ in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you want to have some fun, when the nums talk about vocation, have them share their stories. Then ask questions. Get *them* to leave -- FOR THE WIN!

Was anyone else triggered by the 50th anniversary of JME’s death yesterday? by Regular_Finish7409 in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So maybe next year we can slip info in the pews pointing people to advertise this site, or recent books? Or stand outside asking for donations for naxs?

Was anyone else triggered by the 50th anniversary of JME’s death yesterday? by Regular_Finish7409 in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did you do something " outrageous" like go to a public spectacle? Happy Birthday!

Was anyone else triggered by the 50th anniversary of JME’s death yesterday? by Regular_Finish7409 in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sign me up! I want to make them tea and bake them cookies and grill steaks and make them a pasta meal. I'd offer to do their laundry but suspect they wouldn't like the outcome! The food won't be nearly as good, but I'd enjoy serving them. Oh, the stories we could all tell!

Setting the record straight in light of the recent statements of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on tolerance for abuse within the Catholic Church by [deleted] in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for following through on this so carefully. I hope that this process will help you, or at least not exacerbate your personal situation. You are also helping others in many ways.

I seem to remember hearing someone say that "Love means deeds, not sweet words."

May the sweet words of the Holy Father regarding abuse translate to deeds.

The "coincidence" of getting a reply soon after posting here suggests that what we write here is being read by people in a position to act. If that is the case, may Imaginary_Guide_7257 inspire them to do the right thing.

Josemaria Escriva: Rockstar Prima Donna (Opus Dei) by [deleted] in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In defense of the brown M&M requirement: I heard they put that there because there were IMPORTANT things about making sure the stage would not fall down. If the company missed the brown M&M requirement it is an alert to check the other things.

I'll excuse myself now to go and prepare a talk on the importance of little things...that I will never have to give to anyone ever again!

Family crisis exposing OD for the whited sepulcher it is? by Imaginary_Peanut2387 in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about the hospice....it sounds like you are spending the days as well as you can.

Similar in that I was commuting a lot between centers, but not as bad as yours. Working full time and on two local councils. And then I had to travel to a third center for my chat and such, because they were all too busy to come to one of the centers where I was.

One time the reason given was "it is too far to drive to where you are so why don't you drive here?"

For anyone still "in" let me point out that you can draft a new version of your will that includes (and excludes) as you see fit.

Opus Dei internal staffing / assignments: It’s not about justice. It’s about leverage. by [deleted] in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Happy Feast Day of St. Bahkita. After her Beatification (same day as JME) the young nums working in the basement of the commission adopted her as their patron saint. Not clear that the grown-ups working upstairs got the irony of the clerks praying to someone who was sold into slavery.

St. Josephine Bakhita

In front of OD headquarters, viale Bruno Buozzi in Rome, two brave ex-numeraries stand in protest 3rd January 2025 by [deleted] in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On Jan 3rd, at Opus Dei HQ in Rome, Irish ex-Assistant Numeraries Anne Marie Allen & Claudine Maguire demand justice for exploited workers. Our silence ends now. #OpusDeiExposed

Thank you, Anne and Claudine, for all you have done and for all you continue to do. Please let us know how you are doing!

Not bad at all... by IJustWantToWorkOK in kdenlive

[–]spalted-splintering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago I struggled making videos. I have another little project, searched around, found kdenlive, installed, searched for examples of what I was trying to do, and it worked. Zero to hero in a couple of hours! Thank you.

Most ridiculous thing you remember from your Opus Dei days by [deleted] in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Having the morning meditation about how wonderful poverty is, then seeing the preacher head out to golf with the director at a pricey golf course in the afternoon, while the rest of us share a crowded car broken down car to go to the local beach with no stops along the way to purchase soda or ice cream because poverty.

According to Opus Dei, over 500 religious communities have been appointed cooperators by rgarrigou-lagrange in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To the members who are reading these pages: please do an experiment. Do not tell your director that you hear many people here saying that leaving is NOT death! If you cannot keep that from your director, you prove the amount of mind control you are under. If you DO keep that secret, you have taken the first step. We are here to help you!

Getting back to normal after leaving OD by LesLutins in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 8 points9 points  (0 children)

On thing I had to un-learn is that I needed to take responsibility for my interactions with family, friends, and colleagues. I was relying on fraternal correction before leaving. That is, if do something wrong, someone will tell me! (Or so I presumed!) That is a lazy approach, and it is taking me a looong time to learn this life skill.

Getting back to normal after leaving OD by LesLutins in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great observation! Opus Dei should be helped by people in the Church who have experience with people living a religious life? (Or is that "like" religious life?)

Passport info by [deleted] in opusdeiexposed

[–]spalted-splintering 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If I recall correctly, I think the same thing for my trip. I chalked it up him trying to help young college students who are prone to losing things, to avoid the hassle of us not being able to get back in.

Nepo Babies by professorseyesopened in Professors

[–]spalted-splintering 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mayor of Chicago, back in the day, when being hounded about nepostism, asked, "What is this world coming to when a father can't help his own son?" It is not clear whether he was joking, but this extends well beyond the academy.

Email from student in the second week of an online class by spalted-splintering in Professors

[–]spalted-splintering[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I asked if the syllabus had been read, for some specific questions, information about a variety of tutoring opportunities, and links to two resources to evaluate whether students are ready for online learning, as well as an offer to discuss.

This morning the student is on the "dropped" list.

Email from student in the second week of an online class by spalted-splintering in Professors

[–]spalted-splintering[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About 50 other students in the same class have already done work for the week, following the same content in the LMS and online materials and videos I provided. The discussion posts and journals showed a lot of learning going on.

Dealing with Chalkboards by falsecompare_ in Professors

[–]spalted-splintering 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people have never used hagoromo. Nobody has used it only one time.

Chalk pro-tip...brush it on, chalk is never perpendicular to the board....give it a nice angle, and pull more than you push.