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Pope John Paul II on Human Work - Catholic (Colossians 3:23-24)

Source: Pope John Paul II (Laborem Exercens)52 words

"Work is participation in God's creative activity. Through labor, we image God the Worker. 'As unto the Lord'—work offered to God shares in Christ's redemptive work. The dignity of work flows from the dignity of the worker. We labor with God." — Pope John Paul II (Laborem Exercens). Catholic: dignity of work.

Topics & Themes

participationcreativeimage Goddignityredemptive

Scripture References

Colossians 3:23-24

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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