August 31, 2014 - Celebrating the Sacredness of Work
On August 31 st , 2014, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community joined with congregations across North America in lifting up and honouring the sacred link between work and faith. This is an opportunity to educate ourselves about the issues that impact workers, especially those in low-wage jobs, and reflect on the true meaning of Labour Day. Readings for Celebrating the Sacredness of Work Deuteronomy 24: 14-15 You shall not withhold the wages of poor and needy labourers, whether other Israelites or aliens who reside in your land in one of your towns. You shall pay them their wages daily before sunset, because they are poor and their livelihood depends on them; otherwise they might cry to Yahweh against you, and you would incur guilt. James 5.1-6 Come now, you rich people, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming to you. Your riches have rotted, and your clothes are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you, ...