Rectitude of intention.

This means that work is done, not primarily to ``feel good about ourselves'', or ``to enjoy the weekends'', but rather as an act of obedience to God's will manifested in his ordinary providence. St. Paul writes: ``In eating, in drinking, in all that you do, do everything as for God's glory.'' And Blessed Josemaría Escrivá says: ``Add a supernatural motive to your ordinary work and you will have sanctified it.''

This is a personal act, and thus can take many forms: a short prayer before beginning or ending our task (such as our Hail Mary before class, or the prayer of grace before meals), asking for help when difficulties are encountered, or giving thanks when things work out.