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The new patron saint of business?

Last updated on: January 25, 2014 at 5:15 pm   by Patheos Faith and Work Channel

The new patron saint of business? 2014-01-25T17:15:08+00:00 Patheos Faith and Work Channel

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Is a new saint canonized by Pope Francis on December 17 an appropriate saint for the workplace?

“Faber’s vision of the positive role of business is remarkable. He wrote two centuries before Adam Smith lifted a pen, during an era when the Catholic church generally looked askance at business. Yet in a few short phrases, Faber crystallizes a profound and profoundly challenging philosophy of business.”

Read more in this article from the National Catholic Reporter.  Image courtesy Gonzaga Prepatory School.

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