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It's been awhile since I've read The Clown of God: an old story told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola.  But Eden loves the book and as such it comes to mind as book to recommend to young and old. Below is a section related to vocation which anticipates the beautiful end of the story.

"Our founder, Brother Francis, says that everything sings of the glory of God.  Why, even your juggling," said one of the brothers.

"That's well and good for men like you, but I only juggle to make people laugh and applaud," Giovanni said.

"It's the same thing," the brothers said.  "If you give happiness to people, you give glory to God as well."

"If you say so!"  said Giovanni, laughing.  But now I must be off to the next town.  Arrivederci, good brothers -- and good luck!