PETERSBOAT He Leadeth Me | Chapter 10 | Work
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Mar 20, 2022 Father Walter Ciszek, an American Jesuit priest who endured 23 years in Soviet prisons, shares profound reflections on labor from his book, "He Leadeth Me." He explores the stark contrasts between the sacred view of work and the brutal realities of slave labor camps. Ciszek discusses how prisoners found dignity and purpose in their toil despite dehumanizing conditions, viewing work as a potential path to personal salvation. His insights reveal the divine significance in every act of labor, emphasizing its power to reflect God's creative spirit and contribute to a greater purpose.
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Work as a Curse
- Father Ciszek reflects on the nature of work in Siberian labor camps, where it was seen as a curse.
- Driven by hunger, prisoners worked only to survive, lacking any sense of purpose or accomplishment.
Lack of Satisfaction
- Despite contributing to significant industrial advancements, prisoners found no satisfaction in their forced labor.
- Their only achievement was survival, highlighting the dehumanizing nature of the work.
The Lowest Work
- Ciszek consistently received the lowest, most difficult work assignments due to his refusal to stop ministering to fellow prisoners.
- This experience allowed him to understand work at its most brutal and dehumanizing.