171. Laborem Exercens (Through Work) - Faith and Labor Episode 4

<p>In Episode 4, we discuss <a href='https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html?fbclid=IwAR1SqgAKViJCf-rYTzMLOJCsqGlq3I2dSrtB-lO01sOnnKZ_0EHrzSY9i1M'>Laborem Exercens</a>, which means Through Work and is an <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclical'>encyclical</a> written by <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_John_Paul_II'>Pope John Paul II</a> in 1981, on human work. It is part of the larger body of <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_social_teaching'>Catholic social teaching</a>, which traces its origin to <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIII'>Pope Leo XIII</a>'s 1891 encyclical <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rerum_novarum'>Rerum novarum</a>.</p> <p>Faith and Labor is a podcast video series exploring the history of <a href='https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/seven-themes-of-catholic-social-teaching'>Catholic Social Teachings</a> and how it can be used to bridge divisions and guide humanity to solve the great challenges facing the working class.</p> <p>Hosted by John Andrechak of <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Laborlines-the-Podcast-106133624670847'>Laborlines</a> and Evan Matthew Papp of <a href='https://www.empathymedialab.com/'>Empathy Media Lab</a>, they discuss history, scripture, encyclicals, current events, and how faith and love is needed to strengthen solidarity and heal a world in disarray. </p> <p>We would love to hear your feedback, ideas, and suggested guests for future shows, as we seek to promote what Pope Francis described in <a href='http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html'>Fratelli Tutti</a> as a more just and fraternal world where “Love shatters the chains that keep us isolated and separate; in their place, it builds bridges.”</p> <p> </p>