St. Josemaría Escrivá and Finding God in the Office Cubicle
For centuries, the default assumption was that true sanctity required a retreat from the world: the monastery, the convent, or the desert. Then came St. Josemaría Escrivá.
For centuries, the default assumption was that true sanctity required a retreat from the world: the monastery, the convent, or the desert. Then came St. Josemaría Escrivá.
Ambitious career growth and a devout spiritual life are not mutually exclusive. However, navigating the corporate hierarchy requires a distinct framework, one that redefines success not by worldliness, but by faith.
When facing complex decisions, such as partnerships, mergers, or new revenue streams, leaders should actively ask how these moves impact human dignity.
Soccer reminds us that life is not a race to show off on our own, but a path we learn to walk together. He observed that anyone who does not know how to pass the ball, even if they have talent, has not yet understood the game.
If we cannot change our physical architecture, we must change our spiritual architecture. We must learn to build an “interior sanctuary” right at our desks.
The road does not have to be a place of spiritual decline. If we enter the desert with an attentive heart, we will find that Christ is already there, waiting to meet us in the quiet of the journey.
Together, let us continue to bring the light of the Gospel into the heart of the world. Because if not now, when? And if not us, then who?
Because of our special bond with Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico is a place that is spiritually significant to us and central to our mission. As the matches begin, we thought it would be helpful to address the question of safety thoughtfully and directly.
The image of the Immaculate Heart, surrounded by white roses, pierced by a sword, and radiating a pure, interior light, offers a profound masterclass in leadership. It invites executives and managers to trade reactionary management for reflective wisdom, presence, and resilient hope.
As Catholic professionals, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ in our offices, boardrooms, and factories. By anchoring our leadership in the Sacred Heart, we do not just manage organizations; we transform them.
Let us ignite this world plunged into darkness and indifference; let us be the light that awakens other hearts, let us be the generation that makes a difference and has something to contribute.
The challenges facing our world are real. The headlines can sometimes feel overwhelming. Yet our response must never be discouragement. Our response must be leadership.
For many people LikedIn slowly becomes more than a tool. It becomes a stage. On that stage, success can be curated, arranged, and subtly exaggerated. The temptation is not always dishonesty in the obvious sense. It is something quieter.
What we allow to accumulate there, what we open first, what we ignore, and what we repeatedly postpone can reveal something deeper than productivity habits. It can reveal the state of our interior life.
Messages arrive instantly, video calls span continents, and entire communities exist online, yet many people still find themselves feeling unseen and unknown. The paradox is striking.