Value of rest
During this Lenten season, our thoughts turn to the value of rest, as we enjoy our long vacation from work.
Work is a gift from God, to give us the opportunity to help continue and perfect the works of Creation, with the rectitude of intention. With love, we do our work and fulfill our daily ordinary duties as humanly perfect as possible, for the glory of God and for service to others. Indeed, rest is also important because it restores our energy, clears the mind and affords bodily health. It is said that when the body is well and healthy, the soul dances! Famous golfer, Scottie Scheffler, said, “the reason why I play golf is I’m trying to glorify God and all that He’s done in my life. Whether I win or lose, my identity isn’t a golf score. Jesus loves me and my identity is in Christ.”
Rest means not to do anything, but one that requires less effort like reading, writing to loved ones, painting, learning a recipe, or engaging in a hobby. It can also be attending a monthly recollection or yearly retreat to align one’s spiritual bearings, if in accord with God’s will, plan and mission for us. Humility in the Sacrament of Confession and spiritual direction can do wonders for the soul! One needs to retreat too, not just move forward, in order to pursue a proper and happy perspective, according to one’s circumstances in life. The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) provides regular monthly recollections for men and women, sick and healthy, professionals, young and old, students, workers, retirees, and unemployed, so as to help set priorities in life, especially those that matter most. For a schedule of these activities, one may refer to the UA&P website, Chaplaincy & Stella Orientis Oratory - UA&P.
For encouragement, we hope to read more in our dailies, about the dignity of work and rest, family, marriage and respect for life.
Thank you and a happy Easter!
Ching D. Aunario
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