Fernando Ocariz

Work is a fundamental element of human life which claims much of our time. Consider Jesus' 30 years as a carpenter under the tutelage of St. Joseph Our natural tendency can be to often curse or shirk its presence in life, instead of recognizing its true value as a source of personal development, improvement of society, and means of holiness and apostolate. The core of the book is dialogue between numerous scholars and Mons. Fernando Oc riz about the message of St. Josemar a Escriv , one of the great teachers of modern spirituality, who has taught us to sanctify work, to sanctify oneself at work, and to sanctify others with work. Use these words to reflect on the meaning of work in your own life and to learn how to change your perception of work as a burden into work as a source of sanctification.

Written chiefly for theology students, this text presents the authentic teachings of Catholic faith, to be found not only in the ancient conciliar sources, but also in important recent documents dealing with disputed issues of our times.