Work as a Spiritual Act

Your 9 to 5 is actually a spiritual act. Pope John Paul II taught that work isn't just a grind

for a paycheck, but a way to join God in creating the world. This is the heartbeat

of social justice. It means realizing every person has dignity and deserves fair wages,

rest, and safety. We aren't just individuals; we are a community meant for wholeness

and healing. Just like in Advent, we don't just wait passively. We actively prepare

with hope, peace, and joy. You have rights, you have value,

and your daily life is building something eternal.