The monastery cook, Father Basil, described his labors preparing meals for the brethren as a form of purification, of perfection, on both a human and a supernatural level. “By means of the work in the kitchen, I’m establishing order. I’m exercising my God-given governance of the creative world,” he said. “From a human perspective, work is so important because it helps us exercise that God-commanded dominance over the earth. And from a practical point of view, it provides for ourselves and others. It’s important for us to know that through our work, we are making an important contribution to
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