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Month: April 1954

1950s | Dorothy Day | Dorothy Day's Writings

Are the Leaders Insane?

Dorothy DayByDorothy Day April 5, 1954October 15, 2022

Summary: Passionate condemnation of the hydrogen bomb tests and industrial preparation of nerve gas for war. Upholds the supremacy of conscience and challenges each person to resist as they are able. Quotes spiritual writers in an effort to strengthen her faith and reduce fear. (The Catholic Worker, April 1954, 1, 6. DDLW #664).

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Help Wanted

Dorothy DayByDorothy Day April 1, 1954December 1, 2022

Summary: Overflowing with the destitute and broke, she implores St. Joseph to move readers to help. Praises the work with the poor of The Little Brothers of Jesus. The Catholic Worker, April 1954, 2. (DDLW #665).

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1950s | Dorothy Day | Dorothy Day's Writings

Peter Maurin Farm – April 1954 

Dorothy DayByDorothy Day April 1, 1954December 1, 2022

Summary: Experiences God’s tenderness in the springtime beauty flooding her senses. Appreciates the improvements at the farm wrought by diligent manual labor and tape recorded retreat conferences by Fr. Hugo. (The Catholic Worker, April 1954, 3, 5. DDLW #666).

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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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