Spirituality at Work
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For anyone who works, this book offers an unusual
and provocative action guide for developing our spirituality on the job."
Al Gini, cofounder and associate editor, Business Ethics Quarterly
"Pierce calls for practical disciplines that can enrich and deepen our labors."
Spirituality & Health
Gregory F. A. Pierce makes a striking claim: The holy and the transcendent can be found in the midst of the hustle and bustle of daily work. Rather than being a "grind," our work can be "grist" for our spiritual mills. Indeed, the work we do has enormous spiritual significance. Spirituality at Work offers invaluable guidance for everyone who seeks to nourish their spiritual lives while on the job.
Pierce's ten disciplines of workplace spirituality include:
- finding sacred objects
- living with imperfection
- assuring quality
- giving thanks and congratulations
- building support and community
- dealing with others as you would have them deal with you
- deciding what is enough--and sticking to it
- balancing work, personal, family, church, and community responsibilities
- working to make "the system" work
- engaging in ongoing personal and professional development
Gregory F. A. Pierce is a publisher, businessman, community organizer,
husband, and father. He is copublisher of ACTA Publications, a former
president of the National Center for the Laity, and a founder of Business Executives for Economic Justice. He lives in Chicago.
For anyone who works, this book offers an unusual
and provocative action guide for developing our spirituality on the job."
Al Gini, cofounder and associate editor, Business Ethics Quarterly
"Pierce calls for practical disciplines that can enrich and deepen our labors."
Spirituality & Health
Gregory F. A. Pierce makes a striking claim: The holy and the transcendent can be found in the midst of the hustle and bustle of daily work. Rather than being a "grind," our work can be "grist" for our spiritual mills. Indeed, the work we do has enormous spiritual significance. Spirituality at Work offers invaluable guidance for everyone who seeks to nourish their spiritual lives while on the job.
Pierce's ten disciplines of workplace spirituality include:
- finding sacred objects
- living with imperfection
- assuring quality
- giving thanks and congratulations
- building support and community
- dealing with others as you would have them deal with you
- deciding what is enough--and sticking to it
- balancing work, personal, family, church, and community responsibilities
- working to make "the system" work
- engaging in ongoing personal and professional development
Gregory F. A. Pierce is a publisher, businessman, community organizer,
husband, and father. He is copublisher of ACTA Publications, a former
president of the National Center for the Laity, and a founder of Business Executives for Economic Justice. He lives in Chicago.
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Greg Pierce has almost 40 years of experience with citizen organizing and social justice work. He is the president of ACTA Publications, a company he founded more than 25 years ago. He is the author of several books, including the best-seller "Spirituality at Work," and he has edited hundreds of books, many by top Catholic writers such as John Shea and Patrick Hannon. Greg and his wife, Kathy, live in Chicago.