To reflect upon work and workers we must cultivate the reality that our oneness with God offers to us - namely dignity. We speak of the "work of God" in creation. We celebrate the "work of redemption" accomplished by Jesus in his sacrifice on the cross. We acknowledge the invitation to "work as his body" to build the Kingdom of God, with a foundation laid here in this world and a fulfillment in heaven.
When God created, Genesis tells us that he paused and saw that "it was good". He did his best work in creating humanity, fashioning us in his image and his likeness, entrusting us with his creative power. The work of redemption involved God taking upon himself our frailty and sinfulness so that he could, through his Son, take it to the cross and put it to rest - giving us new life and an overwhelming hope in a new creation. Drawn to the cross, and immersed in his love, we are entrusted with the work of transforming the world, not in limited or restrictive ways, but with the powerful, life giving love of the creator himself. It is a tremendous challenge.
Reflecting upon "work", we must see it as a gift from God. Reflecting upon "the worker", we must see ourselves as being chosen by God to use that blessing for the common good. To reflect upon Labor Day, we must see that work of transformation, and the work that that work entails, possesses the dignity with which it has been entrusted to us. And we must allow our FAITH and GOOD WORKS to give honor and glory to the God of creation.
Happy Labor Day!
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