Monthly Archives: October 2007

Sanctifying One’s Work

By Fr. Luke | Published: October 31, 2007

Everyone should, by his life and prayers, sanctify his work and become holy. Additionally, if he is an employer and has responsibilities, he should help his employees spiritually. If he has a good inner state, he sanctifies his work. For example, when young people go to study under a craftsman to learn his trade, he [...]

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Love for Work

By Fr. Luke | Published: October 26, 2007

—Geronta, why do so many people feel bored at work? —Maybe they don’t love their job? Or, maybe they work on the same thing continually? With some jobs—say at a factory where they make door and window frames—a laborer might do the same thing from morning till the time he leaves: glue, glue, glue. Another [...]

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Stress and Work

By Fr. Luke | Published: October 17, 2007

—Geronta, many people return home from work stressed out. —I suggest to men that if they can, they should find an open church after work, go in, light a candle and stay inside for ten to fifteen minutes. Or go sit in a park somewhere and read a small section of the Gospel, so as [...]

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Choosing a Profession

By Fr. Luke | Published: October 10, 2007

—Geronta, some parents try to steer their children towards their own professions, and often get very pushy at it. —No, they don’t manage well. Parents shouldn’t pressure their children unwillingly to do that which they enjoy themselves. I knew one young man who wanted to study theology and become a priest, but his mother wouldn’t [...]

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Work is a Blessing

By Fr. Luke | Published: October 5, 2007

—Geronta, in the old days they would say, “Better to wear out your shoes rather than blankets.” What did they mean? —They meant, “Better to wear out your shoes by working than to stay in bed and be lazy.” Work is a blessing, a gift of God. It gives energy to the body, refreshment to [...]

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