[lbo-talk] Pope says folks shouldn't work so much

B. docile_body at yahoo.com
Sun Aug 27 00:42:47 PDT 2006


[Via Lifehacker, a great site:]

Overwork makes the spirit suffer, says Pope

The Pope recently advised Catholics to beware of the danger of overwork. Quoting St. Bernard from the 12th century, Pope Benedict said:

"...watch out for the dangers of an excessive activity, whatever... the job that you hold, because many jobs often lead to the 'hardening of the heart', as well as 'suffering of the spirit, loss of intelligence.'"

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http://lifehacker.com/software/idleness/overwork-makes-the-spirit-suffer-says-pope-196304.php



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