Opus Dei and Corporal Mortification
May 17, 2006 · Some of the celibate members of Opus Dei use the cilice. It's a small, light, metal chain with little prongs worn around the thigh. The cilice is uncomfortable--it's supposed to be- …
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The spiked form of cilice, fashioned from a rose plant, that Pynchon’s character experiences appears to be based on those used by the 20th century Opus Dei. The cilice has been …
Opus Dei and corporal mortification
Jan 20, 2005 · Some people in the history of the Church have felt called to undertake greater sacrifices, such as frequent fasting or using a hairshirt, cilice, or discipline, as can be seen in …
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Jan 30, 2023 · Distinct from other, more widely practised forms of religious mortification such as fasting on certain days, corporal mortification often involves wearing painful items of clothing …
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May 13, 2002 · Listed below are the ways Opus Dei numeraries practice corporal mortification: Cilice: [Photo of cilice] a spiked chain worn around the upper thigh for two hours each day, …
34. What are the cilice and discipline? What are they for? Who …
In Opus Dei, only numeraries and associates use them and they must ask permission to do so more frequently than prescribed. It is my understanding that supernumeraries are not allowed …
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While many Catholic religious organizations now question whether corporal mortification brings a person closer to God, the lay organization Opus Dei embraces corporal mortification in their …
Do members of Opus Dei practice mortification?
Mar 20, 2006 · Within this spirit, numeraries and associates (celibate members) sometimes practice traditional Catholic penances such as using the cilice and discipline.
Cilice: Between Asceticism and Religious Tradition | RELICS
Jan 6, 2024 · The cilice, used as a tool of penance, represents an ancestral ascetic practice adopted in various spiritual traditions. This thorny belt, worn around the body, embodies the …
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Jul 25, 2023 · The cilice (Chain) and discipline (whip) are given to numerary/nax members after the Admission (a short commitment ceremony to OD after being being in OD for 6 months), …