A Theology of Work.

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Title:	A Theology of Work.
Authors:	Ward, Kate (AUTHOR)
Source:	America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture. Jun2026, Vol. 234 Issue 6, p32-35. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms:	*Individual development, Unpaid labor, Self-actualization (Psychology), Catholic Christian sociology, Chores, Relaxation for health, Responsibility, Services for caregivers
Abstract:	The article focuses on Catholic social teaching’s (C.S.T.) inclusive understanding of work as any creative human activity, encompassing both paid and unpaid labor. Unlike common U.S. cultural views that equate work solely with paid employment and often see it as burdensome, C.S.T. regards work as a means through which individuals transform the world and themselves, contributing to personal fulfillment and human development. This tradition recognizes unpaid activities such as caregiving, household chores, and volunteering as dignified work essential to society and personal growth. Additionally, C.S.T. emphasizes the importance of both restorative rest during work (rest-amid) and intentional time away from all work (rest-apart) to maintain human well-being and acknowledge life as a gift beyond human control. [Extracted from the article]
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