I did not read the article I linked to. My point was to do a Google search. As I stated in my post, there are numerous sites to check out. I should have just gave her/him the results of Google as here:
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By statute, you give ALL that you have to your Center director. If you work outside you give your whole paycheck. The Center provides whatever the Director thinks you need. It’s the poverty portion of the program.
I would like to correct you on that one, Julia May. Celibate members of Opus Dei (numeraries, assistant numeraries, associates) turn in what they earn (as well as any allowances) as a means of living poverty. But the person determines for herself what she needs and asks for it, usually on a weekly basis for usual expenses. The directors do not even suggest an amount, nor is the amount fixed. There are times that I actually get back almost the entire amount I turn in because of other expenses that come up. Extraordinary expenses are consulted and the person is accompanied in making such purchases. You may liken it to a married couple or family pooling in all their resources for the household, then getting what one needs. At times one may have to ask if there is enough to buy a new laptop that will not unduly burden the finances.
I knew such a house when I lived in Chicago. It was on the lakefront and it was a converted multiplex. They had Mass their daily, and had prayer groups, etc. They all had outside jobs and yes, they gave their money to the house, and the house provided their needs. This house in particular had several odd members, who didn’t know much about Catholic teaching, and who were ultra extreme radical. Their hearts were in the right places, but they often stepped beyond boundaries. It didn’t take long ( a few weeks) for me to see this, and stay away from them. But I have read several posts here on CAF of very positive experiences with other Opus Dei homes. Try doing a search here on CAF on Opus Dei.