Blessed Ordinariness!

One of the things that attracted Bill and me to Opus Dei was its celebration of ordinary life. That's where most of us live... in the middle of the world, doing professional work, worrying about our kids, celebrating family events... all the stuff that never makes headlines. But also the stuff that gives us the most joy! The idea that this ordinary life could become THE way to grow closer to God was revolutionary to us. But what great news! All the things we do every day, the sacrifices we make, the struggles we endure, the joys we celebrate... all of this, if offered to God, becomes prayer, and through it we draw closer to God. No withdrawal from the world to a monastary, no special religious garb to wear, just living ordinary life... but with a new twist. All the events of everyday are offered to God, and because we don't want to offer something poorly done, we strive to do that work well.

Revolutionary? Absolutely. Controversial? Not once you understand what its simple message is. "The Sanctification of Ordinary Work" is a beautiful way of life.