Do I HAVE to Work?

[@ernestbastide1970]

I have been a bus driver for 45 years and still enjoy my job. I am a practicing Catholic. This story is little long so please bare with me. I used to drive the bus to one of our large hospitals and to our cancer clinic here in Edmonton, Alberta. Every morning I would pick up this lady say "good morning" and visit. She would get off at the cancer clinic. One morning she got on the bus and informed that her husband had passed away. She began to cry and I too began to cry. She informed me that she so enjoyed the morning bus ride and looked forward to riding the bus to visit her very ill husband. She gave me a beautiful card of thanks. It is very true "Life is what you make of it" you touch so many people with small acts of kindness. Thank you Father!

[@alhilford2345]

That's a wonderful story! I know that a pleasant bus driver has brightened up many a gloomy morning for me. Keep up the good work there in Edmonton.

[@xeniadv]

I am sorry I would like to keep working! I enjoy being a librarian. I do not see it as work. I see it as helping and inspiring the kids or students to love reading. Reading will take you everywhere.

[@josephcasley7979]

I work as a librarian and most of the time I feel I am becoming irrelevant.

[@xeniadv]

@@josephcasley7979 I am so sorry that you feel that way. I am busier than ever, there are so many things you can do. I am researching and giving resources to teachers, students and parents.

[@RoaringMind]

I’ve always imagined that being a librarian is a great job.

[@xeniadv]

@@RoaringMind i do enjoy it but the pay was not as great as when I was working at the oral surgeons office.

[@carlachua]

Working from home during this pandemic has been making me really lazy and ungrateful. I needed this so much. Thank you Fr. Casey!

[@rodgermilner7800]

Me too, my friend. It's why I've started going back to the office a couple of days a week. I was becoming complacent and lazy, had to change something. God bless

[@jeannestark6293]

Working from home is all that more fun than working in an office with a lot of crazy people who will deter you from doing what you need to do.

[@rodgermilner7800]

@@jeannestark6293 I agree, but I think a mix of the two is best

[@reedrougeau9965]

You and Fr. Mike Schmitz should do a podcast together

[@theotimus1343]

Absolutely. That would be great.

[@HermanMannytheNerd]

I agree

[@k999ford]

Facts.

[@bijoythewimp2854]

And with Matt fradd. Cause these people are the super Catholics on youtube

[@philomenapeterson1790]

Yes. Our best effort. The right attitude. In all and any job, we can and must uphold this.

[@IONATVS]

I think the issue with the fantasy of saying “I quit” is not that people don’t want to work-anyone who’s been unemployed for a long time will tell you otherwise, and most tests of things like UBI show that people are happy to work even if they don’t need to to live-but that so many people are forced to put up with terrible, unfulfilling, poorly-paying jobs just to survive, when they would much rather work just as hard at something that payed next to nothing but just wasn’t, well, soul-crushing. The Fantasy of quitting a job and never working again is there, but if people gave it real deep thought, most would realize that it was just the specific job they had that they hated, not working itself.

[@sliipknoot]

The notion of "a job is a job" comes to mind - i really detest it... Some jobs will separate you from god, like fast food restaurants or telemarketing. They exist entirely to promote gluttony and greed.

[@kwkw5711]

We were created for meaningful purposeful work. Unfortunately many workplaces are abusive and exploitative and down right toxic. Even just surviving and behaving ethically beats you down.

[@helens8977]

Good point. This needs discussing. I was nurtured in my early years by Christians who believed that industrial action was contrary to Scripture (obey those in authority etc) although I don't accept this now and belong to a Union. I believe the calling for Christians in these circumstances is to challenge bad working practices - and to model humanity and kindness both to ourselves and our co-workers.

[@mrspock8535]

I agree. Many workplaces have become very corrupt. Back stabbing overall dishonesty and inner company politics are a very real part of the modern workplace

[@RobertFallon]

So true. Too often work places are too hierarchical or bureaucratic for a low-ranking worker to effect meaningful change. Then he or she is made to feel like a cog in a corrupt wheel, which is an unhealthy feeling, and perhaps a sinful pursuit. Work places too often embrace mediocrity and refuse good ideas given in good faith. And so morale sinks. Pay is exploitative and insufficient. Policies are burdensome and misrepresented. Work places are often cauldrons of unethical and demoralizing behavior. They lack accountability and now often lack health insurance, severance, loyalty, and other measures of good faith. They wear ruthlessness on their sleeve. Work is not only about a good attitude, Father. It is often a dilemma where one chooses between feeding oneself and doing work one does not believe in, which is a kind of self-betrayal.

[@kwkw5711]

I thought about this video and fr casey request to find extra paid help to edit Dvds as he did not have time to do himself which I saw a few weeks ago. I thought if i,d made such a request to my employers to hire extra help. They would have said 'you can edit videos', 'oh good, here's two videos for you to do by tomorrow. You don't like it?'. 'Well there are hundreds of people lining up for your job if you don't want it'. Ie this is not the video of someone who has suffered a bad job in circumstances they can't change.

[@Vasileva85]

I almost died of a serious brain infection in my 20s, pleaded for more time and was gifted it despite the odds. I repair aircraft. In my 30s I grounded dozens of passenger jets due to a catastrophic latent failure that could have cost thousands of human lives. That was my work, that’s why I survived.

[@lionsenkei1621]

😭😭😭 Dang love you man❤ your strong

[@hassiearaya8024]

I have 8 more years of wk then I hope to retire and volunteer in three areas a church a animal shelter a hospital or nursing home. I plan on helping as much as I can

[@tamantran4750]

Great attitude!

[@jaimejimenezmacedonio323]

If you need some help deciding let me just say that the dignity of humans is far greater that the dignity of animals. And it was even made greater when Jesus Christ himself decided to become human

[@leylinegoddess]

@@jaimejimenezmacedonio323 i worked until i retired. as i retired, i took on tutoring students, caring for my father until he died aged 99. so glad i did. but at the same time i have been also volunteering at a horse therapy program for the disabled. retirement can be very rewarding in many different ways. but animals and working with them also helps the mental wellbeing of many people. the wellbeing of all god's creatures is intertwined.

[@heyjessie247]

That sounds wonderful!

[@old-moose]

There is a checkout clerk at Walmart named Vicky. Her line is always twice, even 3 times as long as other lines. She is a bit slower because of a handicap but she is also joy become flesh. She remembers our names. She expresses concern when we buy bandages or pain killers. Asks us about our pets when we buy pet food. And she gives me a bad time about buying the candy I clearly don't need. God bless Vicky. Thank you for a good explanation of the ideal goal of work.

[@LoveIsElectroMusic]

This is exactly what I needed to hear since I have been several break downs this year because of my job. As time passes, I get sad that I am struggling to enjoy my job for many reason and no longer feel that spark, thus losing my motivation on occasion to do my best. I am very grateful to have a good paying job, but it seems as I get older, I see that I am nothing but a number in my current company. Sometimes I still go through a mental tug of war of my morals with doing my job, but I pray I over come this and continue to trust in the good Lord and to not give up no matter how hard it can get. 🙏🙏🙏

[@johncaron4888]

Sadly, a great many employers have ruined the joys of work for their employees. That is the issue!

[@micmikeman6865]

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24 I struggle with remembering this, too.

[@anad.7428]

haha i’m procrastinating while watching this lol how ironic. don’t worry i’ll go back to work after this ;))

[@hamotenvo223]

Yeah, are you finished yet?

[@RoaringMind]

Lol reading this actually helped me realize that I’m doing the same thing. Avoiding getting out of the bed and into the cold room. But I need to go teach a student. ✌🏾

[@BautiNogueira.]

Me too, but I see it as an investement....its good for ones soul!

[@Mari_Oh]

Not being forced into wage slavery ( meaning someone rents you for most of your time instead of owning you 24/7, and many bosses still act as if they do own you 24/7) because you have to in order to survive is not the same as wanting to do nothing, or laze on a beach. If you had your survival needs met, you would still do meaningful things with your life, contribute to others, to the world, and to society, just without being forced into an awful job that sucks out your soul and takes 90% of your waking hours. I've been lucky to be educated, so now I can do a job that helps others and is not physically exhausting. But most people, including me before higher education, do something they hate, just to survive, often wearing out their body in the process. Being a laborer slave is hardly the peak of fulfillment or flourishing as a human being. We certainly shouldn't build our whole identity around being a good labor cog to keep the elite class happy.

[@venithabernard1043]

Thank you! I'm working as a researcher on COVID-19, I am truly grateful to God for this honor!

[@Bochanable]

No matter my wealth, working for the good of my soul, others and the service of creatures that we are blessed to live on earth with us.

[@dawnlapka2433]

I'm working till I can't. It's et labora, simply for the joy of prayer and labor for the Lord, Father! God bless your teaching. I hope many tune in!

[@angeladelmar9362]

Here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 many lost their jobs. No matter how hardworking my fellow countrymen are, we toil for crumbs. So, everytime I get annoyed by how seemingly insignificant my 9-5 job is, there's always that reminder out my window that I'm in a blessed position with a duty to perform and be useful to society. Thanks for reminding again Fr! God bless us all 😇🙏

[@ppfuchs]

Ah, the touching idealism caused by years in the seminary! Unsullied by life's many contradictions. I remember it well!

[@TheWheelingDragon4013]

Love all of your videos Fr. Casey but can you please make a video or two addressing Catholics with disabilities and chronic illnesses?

[@DJNightchild]

^This

[@ronaldbobeck1026]

Had go go out on Social Security disability and VA. Pension I helped raise my granddaughter, Watched her for 14 yrs. I do not regret one day of that .

[@drstone1167]

Work if done for the greater honor and glory of God✝️ is a blessing🙏

[@annmariesavino8234]

God Bless Fr. Casey, such a wonderful reflection!🙏✝️🌸

[@marykaten4153]

One of my friends believes the purpose of life is "to leave the world a little better than you found it". And that is the purpose of his working. I wish I could claim he is a devout Roman Catholic but he is more like an atheist. Needless to say, I applaud his devotion to what he believes. I still feel God is directing his actions.

[@dannyk7226]

The positive attitude in how we approach work is what makes it sanctifying. Thank you.

[@ezrajonathan]

I worked in a mind numbing deskjob for 11 years. It was not always bad, but I felt deep inside I should do something else, but was to afraid to lose the security the job gave. When I was let go because the company had to shrink its personnel size, I 'took a leap of faith' so to speak. Right now I' m a nursing student at age 41 and have never been more happy, proud and humbled at the same time. Even with current pandemic raging. It's an awesome job and very fulfilling. I can safely say I found my vocation.

[@ThalioLaguna]

Some people does not work in satisfying positions. Leave alone the easy jobs...sometimes jobs become a source of discontent. Who wants to quit “the perfect job”?

[@billhuntillustration3404]

You are so right Father. I retired and for about 3 years just did all the things I wanted to do when working full time. I should have been happy, but felt empty. When is started volunteering and giving back things changed completely. Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.

[@jimevans4582]

If you win a large lottery really the first thing to do is not quit your job see a lawyer and set up everything legally so that you have income for life. Tell no one except your wife or significant other, as you'd be surprised how many people will come to you for a loan. You can continue at your secular job but as for me I would set up a charitable foundation which I would run to charitable work for the rest of my life. After this covid-19 epidemic is over I would also travel the world.

[@soniak2865]

same

[@jhonartcis8296]

if i won the lottery first thing that i will do is claim my winnings, then pay all my debts before i go do the lawyer thing

[@patricianunes3521]

I would definitely do more voluntary work, & spend more time with the voluntary work I do. I would be able donate (secretly) to various charities.

[@jimevans4582]

@@jhonartcis8296 Just remember if you don't see a lawyer first there are limits to the amount of money insured in each of your bank accounts be sure you don't exceed them when making deposits.

[@jhonartcis8296]

@@jimevans4582 ill keep that in mind if ever i decide to wait in line to bet on the lottery

[@helens8977]

Great video Fr Casey, I agree with every word. We need to hear more from the church on the theology of work, which is the main context other than perhaps family in which most Christians work out their discipleship. Please consider further videos on this theme, particularly addressing the challenges of toxic workplaces.

[@silviag3798]

"Work is a means for us to come to full life"....yes, if you're doing a job that allows for that to happen. So many jobs are more like they've been expressly designed to destroy the hearts and souls of those doing them.

[@colinmontgomery1956]

Communist.

[@MsCmeehan]

There are many kinds of work. I have multiple sclerosis and was forced to retire early in 1998. I was a teacher. Now I live on less than $11,000/year, SSDI and retirement. I do what I can, shop at thrift stores, help with a food bank. Just getting outside is work for me.

[@bentoth9555]

"Work is not simply a punishment to endure." Spot the person who's never worked a call center. Those exist to punish the workers, and little more. Edit: I should specify that, after working several, they exist almost exclusively to allow customers to abuse the workers while the workers are not allowed to answer with anything but a smile. All policies are designed to make things worse on the workers while making the managers more money. They're awful and I would warn anyone and everyone, even my worst enemies, away from the entire industry.

[@bentoth9555]

@Blackthorn To be accurate we need to add "and biowarfare labs." I have never been more sick than when I worked at call centers, and I'm genetically predisposed to get recurring infections due to birth defects.

[@killianmiller6107]

I heard a story a couple years ago about a snow plow driver who won the lottery (I think $1 million), and he donated it all to charity and continued his life as a snow plow driver.

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏

[@reenug.6885]

Indeed it is a blessing!

[@hannahbrady8745]

If the lockdown taught me anything it was to thank God for the ability to get up and have something to stimulate my mind.

[@Paola-jf2qf]

I have been blessed to have enjoyed my past jobs. A waitresses, nanny, toddler teacher, preschool teacher, then there is the volunteer work at an orphanage, children's hospital, with the young adult ministry and the Church choir. I do feel blessed. I know a lot of people do not enjoy their work. I remember how hard it was to find a job and how blessed I felt when I was able to work. The pay was not always the best, it has been very hard at times, but I do smile a lot at work. I have been criticized by co workers because I am always so happy and I try not to complain to my coworkers. One asked me, why are you so happy all the time? I responded, because I have a job. Yes, but your a waitresses. Yes, i said, this job, helps me pay for gas, books at college, i am able to go to school full time.I will try to be the best waitress Is can be while I am here." I got a lot of tips. I know it was because I was upbeat and happy to serve others. Once I even served one of my college professor's family on Mother's day. I was a bit nervous since it was a big table (easy to get things wrong with a big order). I didn't think she even knew who I was since the class was so big. At the end of the day I got one of the best tips ever. The following Monday she called me over when class was over, and said her family had a wonderful time. The food was great, she loved the great service. That actually gave me the courage to raise my hand in class and ask questions or respond. There is so much I have learned through hard work. It is a blessing.

[@ireenzee1882]

I just started my first job during the pandemic and still doing it but it’s a little overwhelming... so sometimes i dread going to work. I have to wake up early, stare at documents and the computer the whole day and when I finally come home, I’m dead tired. As someone who’s never worked before, it’s hard to adjust... However, what Father Casey said in this video makes a lot of sense and shifts my entire point of view on work. We need to work because that’s how we discover ourselves and our God-given talents, bring more meaning to our life and to the lives of others and how we bring God closer to ourselves. Indeed, we become co-creators with God. Doing work which He wills for us and knows we are capable of doing is also one way where we can all the more glorify Him. So the next time, i find myself complaining about how difficult work is, i’ll keep this video and it’s lessons in mind. Thank you Father! God bless!

[@fabriziocaragiulo4812]

I have hard time making sense of the video in such a time where most of workplaces are plainly exploting and abusive.

[@catherinearchanaas8006]

Praise the Lord Fr. Casey! This video is exactly what I needed. With all the 'work from homes', it was too difficult for me to focus on my work, and often end up getting distracted. So I stuck the verse from Col 3:23 on my Laptop so that I am constantly reminded to work for the glory of our Lord. However, I was still struggling. This video reinforced that verse. Praise be to Jesus! All the best father in working for the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@marcelinefang]

Thank you for this encouragement. I'm a paramedic and the past year has completely disturbed my normal fortitude and ability to find fulfillment in my work. Daily I have to remind myself that I am helping people and doing work for God. Daily I have to address my fear and self doubt and feelings of anger about the state of the world during this pandemic. It has been so difficult to find peace with the immense amount of death and loss I have seen. This video was very helpful and is reminding me to find strength in my purpose.

[@craigjohnson178]

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I work as a pharmacy technician for a major retailer. I have been doing this for about 15 + years now and knowing that I can provide a service to those in need helps fulfill a need that I have in doing the work of the Lord. I am bound by state and federal Laws, company standards, and ethics in my job, but at times I do take a little more time with people to listen more and be empathic more. Thank you again for sharing your words of wisdom. Peace and Health be with you. Amen

[@EPSON-HP]

The holy spirit has blessed us all by guiding and enlightening us. Thank you father for interpreting the faith for us.

[@robertr.c.1121]

I come from an aged country with 15% of unemployment and more than 1 million of youngsters outside the country. I thank God for having a job that pays the bills!

[@gosberttooleni]

Amen to that.

[@TimothyRCrowe]

Damn good advice Padre Casey.That is why I tell students to be sure to go into a career they enjoy and would want to do for free. If you become a lawyer for the money but you hate law, then you'll have a big house and fancy car yes, but the house will be where you sleep and eat before going to a job that makes you miserable, and the fancy car just carries you back and forth from a a job that makes you miserable.Even if the money isn't close to some of these big money-making careers like Doctor, Lawyer and stock brokers, but as most of your time is in vocation, your happiness in that job is worth far more to the satisfaction and health in your life than that extra money.I'm lucky as I knew early on I was born to teach, I have a passionate love affair with my subject, and nothing makes me happier than when I'm teaching. If I were to win that 900 million lottery, I'd probably travel the world and see everything i ever wanted to see for the rest of my days. But as i did that, i promise you, Id still be lecturing and teaching. Just now on a more international and transient scale.

[@DaltonofHonour]

Blessed are those whos work is also their vocation, if not their hobby.

[@feliciajoachim5510]

Perfect video for labor day. Thanks

[@josephh5085]

When your contributions align with your strengths and values, I believe you will find inner peace and fulfillment.

[@tesschavit3009]

Thank you to all our priests 🙏🏻❤️

[@johnmccrossan9376]

As a cog in a factory I can confirm, it's absolutely possible but I'd say most other jobs have an easier time at it.

[@AA-lq5bj]

Given this worldwide pandemic, I thank God everyday for blessing me and my husband with a job. I feel so lucky to be able to work. I had some medical issues in the past and considered disability, the thought of not being to hold a job led to a depression episode. I prayed to God to let me work! He heard my prayers, now am a psychologist. Thank you Jesus!

[@ronan1me]

Agree how we approach, how we see, and how we value the time God has given to us in the work we choose to do.

[@ServantsHMFilms]

Great stuff Father! This is encouraging to help keep our video apostolate on youtube. Thanks again.

[@tishantjeyamohan6769]

Thank you Father, really needed clarity in this...

[@davidwilliama.7296]

If you think about it, if everybody (or a lot of people) tried to find a fun job or just stopped working, some essential jobs wouldn't be done. Even though certain jobs are looked at as less important, pretty much any job is important. I work in fast food currently and have worked in a couple other restaurants (one fast food, one higher end). People keep asking me, "don't you want something better?" Sure, I do. However, I am good at what I do currently and I serve hundreds of people every day. It isn't the most fulfilling job (it is often draining and not fun). I am content with what I am doing currently though. If everyone said "I want to get a good/fun/interesting job" a lot of places would be out of business because they lost their workers. Do we need fast food? Not necessarily, but it is a good service, especially to people who have busy lives. We could slow down as a society and make everyone cook their own food, but a lot of people would not want that. I'm going on a slight tangent, but not everyone can have a dream job. I will probably not stay in fast food my whole life, but it isn't a "bad" job. Also, fast food workers (not all of them) are hard workers and I think that jobs like that or retail jobs are underappreciated.

[@pjsmith4369]

Every job is important. I tried to impress that upon my children. And yes, work is a blessing. When my husband had not much work, it was worrisome for us all. He had his own business, so we all knew how we were doing financially. It was stressful. So work was indeed a blessing in our family.

[@lauriedoyle190]

Thank you Father. I have been dreading going back to work after this pandemic is over. This gives me new food for thought.

[@flyesouisi]

In 2012 I acquired a medical condition which prevented me from working. Had 5 kids to look after, 2 in university. Eldest had to work and study at the same time to make ends meet. Kids all doing well now. Don't need to work. Still cannot work but would love to be able. Guess God wants me to look at more videos like this.

[@LostArchivist]

Have you considered writing or taking up philosophy?

[@flubruwxyyzz]

I think work doesn't have always to be a formal employment of sorts. Being at home, talking to your children, fostering relationships, sharing your ideas, fighting for causes--those are beautiful works, also. A vocation, as Fr. Casey said.

[@flyesouisi]

@@LostArchivist My eldest daughter started teaching languages in a Catholic college 2 years ago and asked me for help in preparing her religious lessons. I wrote something for her and the principal saw it and found it good enough. I write from time to time more as a way of meditating. Perhaps I might e publish something if my parish priest reads it and gives an okay.

[@essiemichaels329]

You'll be fine 😘

[@anastasiosomarriba6157]

Thank you Fr. Casey. Beautifully put.

[@josephreagan9545]

When Dan Lok first became a millionaire he retired and tried to live in relaxation on a beach. He was board out of his mind and eventually, he went back to work. Humans need something to do with themselves. He now finds meaning in helping other people become financially successful by learning high-income skills.

[@DaintyMacroHobbit]

No, I would just change how I work. I would be able to focus on work that's humanitarian, but maybe not as profitable.

[@deborahnadler782]

Honestly due to Covid atmosphere, this video hit me in the gut. Working is what millions of us long for, pray for not only for ourselves but for adult children. Understand your message but...trying to breathe.

[@richardsasso8043]

Much of this may be true. But I doubt the good friar here has ever maintained a soul crushing, miserable job for years on end. Work is good, but not infinitely. This is why people retire and are usually happy to do so.

[@cathyf6156]

This video gives me a lot to think about. Thank you Father Casey!

[@dianaraalama7072]

I know that all that you do, as long as you offer it to the Lord, it is a service for Him. But I find it difficult to apply. But thank you for this Father, you explain it so well. I'm looking forward to more of your videos ❤️ Godbless you Father 🙏

[@anti_gravity8446]

I remember how my prayer partner before always remind me to offer whatever I am doing at work to God. It do helped me to make all the work loads lighter.

[@tesschavit3009]

God bless you father Casey

[@judyknapp6176]

That was a really good different perspective of working , thanks

[@19100223]

Being able to work was something I took for granted - until I got laid off at age 59. I loved what I did, but often had problems with management, and working was hard. I have six children, and the youngest was 11 months old when my husband died. I find things to do now, but it doesn't give the same satisfaction as when I was able to work.

[@labtechsuperstar]

I agree that being able to work should be considered a blessing. 100%. However, it would be nice to be told by the boss (and other higher ups) that they appreciate what we do. Would it kill them to say, "Good job! Thank you for all you do!"? If I were to win the lottery, absolutely I would quit my job, BUT I would look at buying myself a seat on a board of directors possibly with the place I'm working now. Or another place connected to the industry in which I work. I would still be working, but in a less labour intensive capacity.

[@ragelikecage4012]

I actually quit my well-paying job recently to find more fulfillment in jobs I actually want to do. The dignity of our labor is indeed closely tied to our vocation!

[@scooterpp]

Bless your heart you’re so sweet. So innocent. I hope I’m here in 30 years to hear what you have to say about this

[@erinsymone1645]

The amount of anxiety and stress my job causes me completely destroys my spirit, personality, and health and makes it almost impossible to see this work having any positive effect to the world. I've literally never felt worse in my adult life.

[@ftsmith351]

Ok this was the first thing I heard Monday morning- lol. Apparently I needed to hear this. Thank you

[@jeffreyyoung7824]

Brother Casey, please produce a video about Purgatory. Most Roman Catholics have forgotten Purgatory and know little of it today and may not believe in it.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I made one three months ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXuTkqOcidBqp8k

[@rath60]

I think that discussing the alienating nature of most modern work without mentioning the intrinsic harm of unchecked commercial and industrial practice undermines any value we can obtain of certain knowledge that our labor can be an exaltation, a form of devotion, to god. I doubt most people can see the fruits of their labor destroyed and mismanaged, benefiting the few at expense of the many without feeling incomplete. Further, in a very literal sense many of us labor for the sole purpose of increasing the wealth of some individual, rarely ourselves. Our work does not even marginally help others, many are forced to antagonise there fellow man and others receiving this vetroul come to loathe their coworkers. I cannot in good faith except a rhetoric that ask each person to give there all to there work indefrent of the final product of their actions.

[@rizabroadhurst1824]

What an enlightenment Fr Casey!! You are very right. Thank you.

[@lohanthony]

perfectly timed video seeing how i have been researching the dangers of communism 🤣 love the video Fr. Casey !!!

[@popdartan7986]

All I heard was Marx in the manifest with some G-D sprinkled on top. Perhaps you shouls read a book :)

[@lolasonner5051]

Ahh communists work really hard , I can't speak for communisms merits or deficits but people work very hard in communist countries. Infact in its purest form it should work like a convent or monastery

[@BautiNogueira.]

What? If anything ¨Comunism¨ its about working, the labour force and the return to the means of production to the people, social justice, etc...Capitalism its quite evil if you dont live in USA (now Im not saying communism make sense, either...but its not like Capitalism doesnt do TERRIBLE things in a daily basis)

[@domusardet4961]

​@@lolasonner5051ah yes, liberation theology - the lie that Jesus was a communist. Communism is actually the inversion, if not the antithesis, of Christianity. Communism is based on forcing humans to do things against their own will, while Christianity is based on humans voluntarily doing things. That's why Every. Single. Communist. Country. Ever. could only keep their people by force while monasteries are the exact opposite & only accept willing volunteers - and even then, those must prove over years that they aren't changing their minds in order to stay.

[@buckfarmer-gregory6400]

Fr. Casey -- Thank you for encouraging us all to further the greater glory of God in every part of our lives including work. I think you are also pushing towards the idea of work as something that can be an integral part of a flourishing life (eudaemonia). Would you agree though that most people's objection to work isn't work itself but the domination they experience at work by their bosses directly and their employers indirectly? If Christ came to free all of Creation from sin and death, then why should we rejoice is offering up in sacrifice a third to half our days to living under the domination of others who can withhold the necessities of life from us? The work you describe sounds more like the choices of free people to turn their gifts towards the service of others and the width and breadth of Creation. How is this compatible with accepting obedience to others, not because Christ has invested them with authority, but because they hold the power of life and death over you through the resources needed for food, shelter, medical care, etc.

[@LostArchivist]

Humility is the foundation virtue upon which, all others and the spiritual life are built. Pride is the chief of the deadly sins and the ultimate root of all evil. If we are to utterly submit our lives to God, we must be able to do so to the degrees that those placed over us justly have So long as it is not leading to sin then it is our Cross to bear. We are to pick up our crosses and follow our Blessed Lord daily. We are where we are for a reason, trust that God knows what He is doing in your life. Consider looking into the Interior Castle by St.Therese of Liseaux of the writings of St.Josemaria Escriva.

[@econdude3811]

Employers are helpless without their employees. How you deal with bosses, managers, coworkers, and fellow employees is not always a choice, but still contains a fair amount of flexibility. Also, bad employers drive out good employees. Despite the obstacles, good employers should actively seek alternative employment rather than suffer a bad employer

[@mosesaudu1734]

@@LostArchivist The "Interior Castle" was written by St.Teresa of Avila not St Therese of Liseux

[@willsmom93]

Father Casey, this video harkens back to your video on experience. While I agree with your premise, I must also say that as parents, we do what we must to feed, clothe, shelter, and educate our children. Honest work is honest but can be a drudgery at the same time. Think of the many women who clean others’ homes or wash their clothes or work the overnight shift. They do it for their family. Not everyone is privileged to be a doctor or nurse or teacher or priest. I myself am a retired teacher. Please be aware that experience does count. Sometimes heavily.

[@derphyn]

Thanks, Fr. Casey! What you shared is SO fitting for your times and it fits wonderfully with the book: "Your Money or Your Life" by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez.

[@dibaiavina1206]

Yes! Thank you.... Work is a blessing 😊

[@BautiNogueira.]

I apreciate your wisdom, sometimes is hard to go to work, to be on time or to fulfill all your task. I have done diferent jobs (Im actually writing this in my break from one of them) Sometimes is hard to see it as a gifth, many times its feels like a burdeen out of tiredness. In my personal experience itsreally hard, most days I get to sleep for an hour or so (inbetwen jobs) But God gives me stregth! Praise be the lord as He and He only sustains me!

[@purplenana]

I have only recently become a subscribed of your channel and thoroughly enjoy your videos...until this one. I have a chronic neurological illness and am unable to work due to the pain, and fatigue that go along with my condition. I can't really do much of anything really. My goal today is to have a shower but I haven't managed to achieve that yet and it's 18.36 hours already (I'm in the UK)! Your comments about the importance of work and contributing to the Kingdom hit a painful nerve and left me feeling rather useless (but I'll get over it). You made "sitting on a beach with a pina colada" sound like an empty and pointless life (ok, I sit in a chair with a diet coke actually) but for some of us that is our life. I hope you don't really think I'm pointless?

[@helens8977]

PurpleNana your life sounds really difficult. I know someone in a similar position who cannot work due to chronic health conditions, despite having great ability. I do know however that she contributes great value to others through her wisdom and compassion and often in online groups. Please don't feel useless - remember the widow's mite: Jesus so greatly values even very little if it is all you have and given in love.

[@t2bzofree4798]

Please pray for all of us still out of work because of the pandemic. I am a professional set designer and our industry has been destroyed by the pandemic. We’ve always understood the dignity of work, but now, even better now that work is not an option.

[@acandela1294]

I myself have a great job, but I will never prefer going to work over coming home. And I am very happy with that. If I found more joy going to work than coming home I would be less present to my wife and child.

[@tamantran4750]

Volunteering is work. I personally am not interested in making a lot of money. I want to work to serve God through others. Work for dignity and love.

[@michaelorsini9695]

This is just excellent!!! We need to see work as a way to serve others which helps us find our true selves in Christ.

[@ritaiphillips1396]

If we look at whatever we do as what we want to do vs what we have to do we fulfilled by what we have chosen to do. All work has elements that are drudgery but all work has elements we enjoy doing, even doing it the very best we can. We should thank God for the elements we enjoy and offer the other elements as prayers.

[@lilafeldman8630]

I used to find joy in my work. I used to see it as my vocation. Now I'm just burnt out. Feeling disappointed right now, because all of my years of work, God started shifting me into a new calling, but I didn't move forward.

[@lornakim5008]

Really Great, Father Casey Cole ^^💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇💖🎇🌉🎁

[@catholicfemininity2126]

People who work from home have no idea how much I hate having to commute 30 minutes to work, but I should be grateful that I have a vehicle, that it's not 1 hour commute, and that I have a decent job. It's hard to imagine life in other's shoes.

[@acandela1294]

As an OT I subscribe that meaningful occupation is very important, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Without meaningful work we become sloth. But these occupations can be gardening, cooking, volunteering. A lot of jobs are just to get money home for a family. And that is noble, but not necessary. When in a tough job with little human contact and lots of hours that isn't fulfilling reflect on Jesus suffering. And look to st Therese little way

[@nualaseamus]

I love being a teacher, I would still be a teacher - but I wouldn't be a public school teacher. I would have my own school. I truly believe that teaching is my vocation even though I'm not Catholic. I would travel more though.

[@charlieireland5422]

Well, I am already retired so no job to quit. But when I hit the lottery I have my plans already. I want to move to Hawaii, I want to buy a few houses to fix and rent out, I want to have a few charities I will be giving too yearly and I want to help out in the homeless shelter there on the Big Island. I have had this plane for years, praying, hoping, waiting for my numbers to show up.

[@GnoKLei808]

Definitely needed to hear this video today. Mahalo!!!!

[@emilyroberts4150]

This is the video I needed right now. Thanks.

[@timothyfreeman97]

Especially when you're in Holy Orders and your labour is for the Salvation of Souls.

[@evanslawrence88]

Glory to God who is infinitely good and have given us the ability to serve him and his people and provide for us and for others. Amen!

[@davidm5662]

I think God wants me to work at enjoying all His creation and not only at the ocean but up in the mountains as well.

[@edgemoonPR5]

I agree with all that was said. Attitude greatly matters in how we toil and labor. However, there's nothing wrong with Piña colada, a Puerto Rican invention, every now and then. A bit of rest is appreciated too, we're not robots. (I know what he meant, it's all in good fun.) -a fellow Puerto Rican