Work

What we are doing is nothing new, but monasteries following the Rule of St. Benedict have renewed this Christian endeavor for centuries. Our logo’s tag line summarizes our philosophy; transforming work by recovering its theological meaning. Work that derives its meaning from the Creator and Redeemer, not merely from its productive value or the wage it earns, is transformative for the soul. Work helps to fulfill human nature and its purpose. We know this because work was given to the first man in the Garden of Eden “to till it and keep it.” Work, considered in itself, is not a necessary evil or a punishment for sin, but a gift from God to participate in His work of creation, and in Christ Jesus in the work of redemption. For this reason, work ought to be balanced and rightly ordered, as should also our desires. It ought to incorporate beauty and ultimately be ordered toward holy rest, where man is able to rejoice in the work of his hands in communion with God who does the same. We strive to create a work environment like this, so that, from people to steeple, we can take care of the Church’s needs.