ByDorothy Day
Summary: Citing recent violence against missionaries, she wonders if they are being prepared to face death. Ponders the meaning of self-defense and the need to combat fear. Keywords: non-violence, prison, jail (DDLW #788).The Catholic Worker, December 1961, 1, 2, 7.
ByDorothy Day
Summary: Laments that schools take up too much of children’s time, depriving mothers “help from her community.” Urges reading, especially the scriptures, the psalms in particular. Is encouraged that the encyclical Mater et Magistra encourages cooperatives. Thinks the U.S. policy toward Cuba is counterproductive. (DDLW #787). The Catholic Worker, November 1961, 2, 8.
ByDorothy Day
Summary: Bits of news of her upcoming speaking engagements and the activities of many workers–answering correspondence, leafleting in Moscow, and on retreat. Reflects on doing “the duties of our state in life” and the need for a sense of Divine Providence. (DDLW #786). The Catholic Worker, October 1961, 2.
ByDorothy Day
Summary: With the bank account at one dollar and grocery bill to pay, she appeals for help. Says “I like writing an appeal when we literally have nothing.” (DDLW #785). The Catholic Worker, October 1961, 2.
ByDorothy Day
The temperature is ninety degrees these days and there certainly has been a long continuing spell of hot weather. Right…
ByDorothy Day
Addresses the issue of supporting the Cuban revolution while the Church is being persecuted there. Reaffirms solidarity with the poor and is critical of clergy who ignore the poor. Affirms opposition to violent revolution and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. (DDLW #246: The Catholic Worker, July-August 1961, pages 1, 2, 7, 8).
ByDorothy Day
Summary: Recounts with gratitude the donations they receive and notes how quickly they become poor again. Upbraids herself for giving advice instead of giving leeway to each worker. Doesn’t like all the clutter but respects individual freedom. Travels to Detroit, then to visit Tamar in Vermont. (DDLW #783)The Catholic Worker, June 1961, 1, 2, 6.
ByDorothy Day
Summary: On a hot and humid August day she describes their neighborhood and the many visitors coming and going. Longs for the country and the beach. Mentions several Workers who participated in freedom rides in the South as part of the civil rights movement. Mentions several conferences on third-world development noting that “some kind of ownership which gives security” is needed in the U.S. as well as elsewhere. (DDLW #784). The Catholic Worker, September 1961, 3, 7.
ByDorothy Day
Summary: Spends a few days in Arizona desert towns describing work being done with the Papago Indians and Mexican children. (DDLW #781). The Catholic Worker, April 1961, 1, 2, 6.
ByDorothy Day
Summary: Spends a week in Balmorhea, Texas, while her car is repaired. Describes the apostolic works in the area as well as the living and working conditions of poor cotton pickers. Says suffering is “the strongest of all the spiritual weapons.” (DDLW #780). The Catholic Worker, March 1961, 1, 3.
