Men, are you just clocking in, or are you building the Kingdom of God through your work?

In this powerful second part of our Daily Grind with God series, we confront the real battle most of us fight every day, the temptation to see our jobs as a burden instead of a mission. Whether at a desk, in the trades, on the road, or at home with the kids, your work matters to God.

This is the truth grounded in Scripture and the Catechism. In Colossians 3:23, St. Paul commands us: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." When you live this out, even the most mundane spreadsheet becomes an offering. Even changing diapers becomes an altar.

This episode dives into:

How your job is part of your divine vocation (CCC 2427)
Why St. Joseph, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Josemaría Escrivá are your daily companions in the grind
How to turn every workday into a prayer through intention, rededication, and excellence
The real danger of turning work into your god—or treating it like it’s meaningless
And most importantly, the spiritual challenge I give every man listening: Offer your work this week as a sacrifice for a specific intention

It’s time to stop coasting. Get intentional. Sanctify your labor. You don’t need to change careers—you need to change your heart.

3 POWERFUL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Your desk, your tools, your kitchen—that is your battlefield.”
“God doesn’t want your sloppy seconds. He wants your best.”
“Are you working for God, or are you working for yourself?”

KEY TAKEAWAY FOR CATHOLIC MEN:

Start offering your work every single day for a specific intention—your spouse, your kids, your priest, the souls in purgatory. Make your labor a prayer. This is your battlefield. Fight with purpose.

RESOURCES & REFERENCES MENTIONED:

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 2427
Colossians 3:23
St. Therese of Lisieux – The Little Way
St. Josemaría Escrivá – Spirituality of Work
St. Benedict – Ora et Labora (Pray and Work)
Book: The Power of Silence by Cardinal Robert Sarah
Event: Men’s Silent Retreat – June 14, Grand Rapids, MI @ Franciscan Life Center

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