The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 316: Labor and Social Justice (2025)
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Nov 12, 2025 Labor is a gift tied deeply to human dignity, according to Fr. Mike. He discusses how work should serve people rather than just profits. The moral implications of just wages and the significance of employment access are explored. Fr. Mike emphasizes negotiation and respect in economic relations, highlighting the role of businesses and the state in fostering a just society. Importantly, he reflects on the redemptive nature of work, encouraging listeners to connect their labor with Christ.
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Work Serves Persons Not Profit
- Economic life must serve the whole person and community, not just profit or power.
- Work has intrinsic value because it proceeds from persons made in God's image and called to prolong creation.
Work As A Redemptive Duty
- Work is both a duty and a gift that honors God's gifts and talents in us.
- United to Christ's suffering, ordinary labor can become redemptive and sanctifying.
Use Your Talents For The Common Good
- Everyone has the right and duty to use their talents for the common good through economic initiative.
- Seek legitimate opportunities to contribute and harvest the just fruits of your labor.