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The Dignity of Work: Summary of Father Clay Hunt’s Message
* The Divine Mandate: Father Clay explains that following original sin, the Lord gave humanity a specific command: "By the sweat of your brow you will bring forth the produce of the land." He emphasizes that work is not just a material necessity but a "divine mandate" to which we must conform.
* Satisfaction in Labor: When we work and see the results of our efforts, we feel good because we are in harmony with God's will. Father Clay states that in those moments, we can sense the Holy Spirit within us because we are fulfilling our purpose.
* The Duty to Work: Citing Sacred Scripture, the priest firmly reminds the audience: "If you do not work, you should not eat." He describes the lack of work as something paralyzing and detrimental to society and to the individual’s psychological health, leading to depression and other issues.
* The Example of Christ and St. Joseph: He encourages people to stop waiting for "handouts" and to roll up their sleeves, following the example of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served. He concludes by invoking the intercession of Saint Joseph the Worker, so that people may find the strength to comply with this first mandate of the Lord.
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Comment by Jennifer on April 7, 2026 at 8:04am
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I had never thought about that before. You're absolutely right! Thank you, Father Clay.
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