Concerns about Opus Dei priests as spiritual directors

[melvfe]

I’m seeing an opus dei priest for confession soon. However, I have my doubts whether to ask him to be my spiritual director as I have read many scary stories of Opus Dei. Does anyone have an Opus Dei priest as your spiritual director or advisor? Has he “whistled” to you to join the numeraries?

 

[rosejmj]

I’ve talked to Opus Dei priests first spiritual direction. They probably won’t be telling you to become a numerary. They probably won’t even bring up a possible vocation unless you bring up interest. Most really care about people’s spiritual well being and just want to help you grow in holiness.

 

[Neithan]

In my experience, they make excellent spiritual directors. Highly recommended.

[For the record, I’m not a member of Opus Dei in any capacity.]

 

[melvfe]

Excellent in what aspects, may I inquire further please?

 

[Neithan]

Orthodox, insightful, reliable and committed. It’s possible that the two confessors I had just so happened to be extraordinary priests, but their association with Opus Dei probably had something to do with it. One of whom I still keep in contact with and consider a friend. I’ve been somewhat itinerant and moved around a lot, so have had several different spiritual directors since my conversion. Are you going to an Opus Dei center? There are often excellent talks available.

 

[melvfe]

Thank you for your insightful explanation! I wish I can go to an opus dei centre, but it’s pretty inaccessible for wheelchairs. (Yeah, I move around on wheelchair)