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not think saintliness comes from occupation; it depends rather on what one is.
The kind of work we do does not make us holy, but we may make it holy.
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
Amen! I didn't always have work that I enjoyed when I was employed but I always found it fulfilling when I considered that there was a person depending on me doing my job well.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do have to put perspective around our employment. We can't always do the meaningful work we want, but we can realize we are to sprout where we are planted.
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