Thy Olive Tree Blog
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What Monks Taught Me about Catholic Business -- Plus 4 Resources for You
There is much we can learn from the monks! Benedictine monks, for example, live by the principle of Ora et Labora, meaning pray and work. Prayer and daily work are not separate worlds. Rather, ordinary labor can become holy.
Understanding why I work the way I do helps you know what to expect from everything in Thy Olive Tree: quality over quantity, depth over trend-chasing, and faith woven into every page.
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What Is a Creative Missionary? A Definition for Catholics Called to Create
A Creative Missionary seeks to serve God and root Catholics deeper in their faith through all things creative: words, art, music, design, beauty, and wonder. This definition has 3 parts and 4 guiding principles.
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My New Identity as a Creative Missionary
After years of multi-passionate Catholic creativity, I finally found the identity that ties it all together. Here's what it means to be a Creative Missionary.
