by The Exodus Team | Oct 30, 2025 | Formation Series, Reflections on Faith & Work
After laying out some biblical principles of human work, and especially after reflecting on the toil involved with work, we move on to some common temptations (and remedies) that are connected with the toilsome character of work.Still, beginning with acedia might be...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 30, 2025 | Formation Series, Reflections on Faith & Work
The desert fathers not only attend insightfully to acedia or sloth as the temptation that poisons our work, but they also helpfully supply the antidote: perseverance or diligence.When the temptation arises to ease up, to change course, or to coast through, the remedy...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 30, 2025 | Formation Series, Reflections on Faith & Work
There is no shortage of studies and statistics showing how distracted the contemporary world is.Bedazzled by the glowing screens around us, we struggle to maintain our focus and to devote uninterrupted attention where it is most needed.Apart from our human...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 30, 2025 | Formation Series, Reflections on Faith & Work
One remedy for distraction is to become aware of— and then drill into ourselves— the conviction that time is a precious, limited resource.As a result, we are called to be good stewards of our time.The concept of stewardship has a rich biblical heritage.From the book...
by The Exodus Team | Oct 30, 2025 | Formation Series, Reflections on Faith & Work
For the lay faithful, the Christian life encompasses two main tasks: to sanctify the world and to perfect the temporal order.Although the two tasks are complementary, they each have their own proper sphere.The first has to do directly with faith in Christ and sharing...
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