[Mitch Muncy 02/22 08:06 PM]I think Rod has asked the question. The renewal of culture, beginning with ourselves, rules out certain things: imprudent use of the media, careerism, etc. But I believe it is mostly a matter of going about our ordinary work, fulfilling the duties of each day, but for the right reason. And this is primarily a matter of the spirit.
Are we doing our professional work well because we want to advance in our career, or because we believe God has led us to a particular job as the best way for us to sanctify ourselves and make disciples of all nations? A version of this question could be asked about housework, or even about spending time with our children. Examining ourselves on such points will lead us to the sacramental view of life that Rod speaks of—and help us not to lose sight of it.
This brings me to something that, I confess, annoyed me about some of the people Rod interviewed. Although Rod wants to show that the CC sensibility is wedded fundamentally to a religious commitment, it seems clear that some of these people have no serious interest in the spiritual life. It is hard for me to take them seriously, because it appears to me that the moral challenge they wish to bring to the rest of us is rootless.
