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Month: April 1953

1950s | Dorothy Day | Dorothy Day's Writings

Poverty Is to Care And Not to Care

Dorothy DayByDorothy Day April 1, 1953April 4, 2023

Summary: Reflects on the struggle to achieve voluntary poverty in small steps and for a lifetime. Notes that even honorable work involves taxes used for war. Condemns advertising for increasing desires often leading people to poverty. (DDLW #647) The Catholic Worker, April 1953, 1, 5.

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1950s | Dorothy Day | Dorothy Day's Writings

We Appeal to You in the Name of Saint Joseph

Dorothy DayByDorothy Day April 1, 1953December 2, 2022

Summary: Appeals for all to do or give a little knowing that God will do the rest. Says since we are all brothers we must be subject to every living creature to be like Him, serving rather than being served. (DDLW #648). The Catholic Worker, April 1953, 2.

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1950s | Dorothy Day | Dorothy Day's Writings

On Pilgrimage (April 1953)

Dorothy DayByDorothy Day April 1, 1953December 2, 2022

Summary: Reflects on Holy Week and the themes of suffering, joy, and gratitude. Talks of spinning wool. (DDLW #649). The Catholic Worker, April 1953, 3, 8.

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Let us create a society in which it is easier for people to be good.

attributed to peter maurin

“God meant things to be much easier than we have made them.”

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