Month: May 1951

Summary: Affirms that all men are brothers–a view shared by Communists and Christians alike. Disavows violent means of change and cites Peter Maurin’s pacifism. Love requires suffering and the Cross is the path to joy and life. (The Catholic Worker, May 1951, 1, 2. DDLW #232).

Summary: Writes of visits to hospitals and conscientious objectors suffering in prison. Recalls “that to love means to suffer, and who would be without love.” (The Catholic Worker, May 1951, 3, 6. DDLW #233).