The Discovery of Work as a Gift
The reality of work, which occupies a good part of the day in Community, is fundamental for rebuilding our interior life. As you work, you rebuild who you are, your will power, and your responsibility. You regain trust in yourself and see that you are capable of sacrifice, commitment, and consistency. You discover that you are enriched, not so much by what you do, but by how you do it. Work in the Community is not just an end in itself, but something greater. It is not for nourishing our pride or ambitions, not for earning money, not a false anchor of salvation, or a place to run away during times of difficulty. Instead, it is an instrument for rebirth, for starting a new life, for building dialogue, for growth in humility, for discovering and using your gifts, and for tasting the joy of building by sacrificing ourselves together. Work is the concrete measure of the truth of your prayer, which manifests itself through service.
“He who prays well, works well. He who works well, prays well.”
-Mother Elvira
“He who prays well, works well. He who works well, prays well.”
-Mother Elvira
The Discovery of Work as a Gift
The reality of work, which occupies a good part of the day in Community, is fundamental for rebuilding our interior life. As you work, you rebuild who you are, your will power, and your responsibility. You regain trust in yourself and see that you are capable of sacrifice, commitment, and consistency. You discover that you are enriched, not so much by what you do, but by how you do it. Work in the Community is not just an end in itself, but something greater. It is not for nourishing our pride or ambitions, not for earning money, not a false anchor of salvation, or a place to run away during times of difficulty. Instead, it is an instrument for rebirth, for starting a new life, for building dialogue, for growth in humility, for discovering and using your gifts, and for tasting the joy of building by sacrificing ourselves together. Work is the concrete measure of the truth of your prayer, which manifests itself through service.