Working Conscientiously: Excellence as a Path to Holiness

To sanctify our work, we must work well—not simply as a means to an end, but as an act of love for God. St. Josemaria Escriva reminds us: “Holiness does not consist in doing more difficult things every day, but in doing them every day with greater love.”

The Call to Work with Purpose

Work is more than a duty—it’s a vocation, an invitation to participate in God’s creative plan. This means approaching our tasks with:
✔ Diligence – Doing what must be done, not just what we prefer.
✔ Excellence – Striving for quality, not mediocrity.
✔ Integrity – Aligning work with faith, even when no one is watching.
✔ Perseverance – Offering setbacks to God as part of our sanctification.

Attention to the Small Things

Holiness is found in the details—in the precision of our work, the way we treat colleagues, and the effort we put into even the smallest tasks. True conscientiousness isn’t perfectionism; it’s faithfulness in the ordinary.

Work That Glorifies God

God does not measure success by earthly results but by the love we put into our labor. Even failures, when offered to Him, are transformed into grace. By working with this mindset, our daily tasks become a means of holiness and evangelization.