About

LAB / ORA PRESS is an independent publisher of books and zines on ecology, social justice and contemplation.

LAB / ORA takes its name from the Benedictine phrase ‘ora et labora’, which means “prayer and work”. For us, it’s a nod to Dorothy Day, the founder of the Catholic Worker movement, known for her radical social activism as well as the CW newspaper. LAB / ORA grew out of the Passionists monastic movement, which has its spiritual roots in acts of solidarity with the suffering.

Submissions

Please note we do not accept full manuscripts, but to send proposals or enquiries, contact us at hello@labora.press