Work Hard, Pray Hard

Recovering the Sacred Rhythm of “Ora et Labora”

“Work hard, play hard.” It's a phrase we hear everywhere. It’s on bumper stickers, coffee mugs, and LinkedIn profiles. It is the unofficial slogan of high achievers, productivity junkies, and Silicon Valley start-ups. On the surface, it offers a seemingly healthy balance: give your all at work, then release your energy with equal intensity. But beneath …