On Pilgrimage (May 1979)
Summary: A collection of jottings about visitors, gifts, books, the Holy Week liturgy and protests against nuclear submarines. Cesar Chavez visits. (DDLW #598).The Catholic Worker, May 1979, 1, 2.
On Pilgrimage – March/April 1979
Summary: Comments on numerous books, recollections of childhood, and mentions various friends and visitors. (The Catholic Worker, March-April 1979, 2, 7. DDLW #597).
On Pilgrimage (February 1979)
Summary: Snippets about her thoughts upon rising–from Scripture, Peter Maurin, dreams–and visitors during the month. (DDLW #596).The Catholic Worker, February 1979, 7, 8.
On Pilgrimage – January 1979
Summary: Jottings about music, books, visitors, and liturgies. (The Catholic Worker, January 1979, 2, 7. DDLW #595).
On Pilgrimage (December 1978)
Summary: Delights in the bustling neighborhood and relishes the sun gilding nearby buildings and trees. Jottings of the comings and goings, gifts received for her birthday, and memories of her conversion and past friendships. (DDLW #594).The Catholic Worker, December 1978, 2, 6.
On Pilgrimage (October/November 1978)
Summary: Snippets expanded from her diary: recollection of early Russian friends, visitors, the death of Pope John Paul I and election of John Paul II, books, and operas. Says sex is fundamental but religion transfigures it. (DDLW #593).The Catholic Worker, October-November 1978, 3, 7.
Fall Appeal (October/November 1978)
Summary: Decries money spent on armaments that should beffor care of the poor. Appeals “for loaves and fishes, or money to buy them.” Reaffirms Holy Poverty for themselves in solidarity with the poor they serve. Receiving no salary, some workers take part-time jobs to support themselves. (DDLW #592).The Catholic Worker, October-November 1978, 2.
On Pilgrimage – September 1978
Summary: Jottings of catholic workers coming and going, books she’s reading, and television shows.. Praises the work and writing of young CWers. (The Catholic Worker, September 1978, 7. DDLW #591).
On Pilgrimage – July/August 1978
Summary: Complains that she needs to rest her heart at the beach house instead of joining a demonstration at the UN. Reminisces about friends, greets visitors, mentions her reading, and recalls the start of the movement when she met Peter Maurin. (The Catholic Worker, July-August 1978, 2, 8. DDLW #590).
On Pilgrimage (June 1978)
Summary: Admires the witness and energy of young Catholic Workers. Mentions visitors, books she is reading, renewed anti-Semitism, and her love of the Psalms. (DDLW #589).The Catholic Worker, June 1978, 2.
On Pilgrimage – May 1978
Summary: Jottings about the neighborhood architecture, hymnals of her childhood, Ade Bethune’s artwork, and the education of her daughter Tamar. (DDLW #588). The Catholic Worker, May 1978, 2.
What Do The Simple Folk Do?
Summary: Tries to answer the question ” How can we believe in a Transcendent God when the Immanent God seems so powerless within time, when demonic forces seem to be let loose?” Points to examples of transcendence in human experience: hope for happiness in intentional communities and love of neighbor, the word of God, miracles, bearing the suffering of others, martyrdom, and delight in loving God. (DDLW #587) The Catholic Worker, May 1978, 5, 8.
On Pilgrimage – March/April 1978
Summary: Jottings while convalescing–visitors, books she is reading, music on the radio. Reflects on vocation and the infludence of Fr. Hugo on her life. (The Catholic Worker, March-April 1978, 2, 7. DDLW #585).
On Pilgrimage – February 1978
Summary: Series of diary notes from early winter 1978. Recalls visitors from Australia and bad weather in New York. Discusses her current reading including re-reading Anna Karenina. Discusses suicide with a priest. Other readings and thoughts revolve around her college friend Rayna Prohme, the Chinese Revolution, the music of Wagner, and Masses at St. Joseph’s House. (The Catholic Worker, February 1978, 2, 5. DDLW #584).
Having a Baby – A Christmas Story
Summary: A reprint of her description of the labor and birth of her daughter Tamar in 1928. The memoir describes waiting to begin labor and commenting on the women around her at Bellevue Hospital clinic. Assisted by her cousin Carol, she returns to Bellevue several days later when her labor pains begin. Vivid description of the pain she endured, her thoughts, and of the people she encounters during those hours. Tender description of breast-feeding and her first few days with her daughter. (The Catholic Worker, December 1977, 8, 7. DDLW #583).
On Pilgrimage – October/November 1977
Summary: Discusses several books she is reading including Sigrid Undset’s Kristin Lavransdatter and Chekhov’s The Island. Recalls Undset’s escape from Nazi-occupied Norway to the United States. Comments on recent events regarding prisoners at home and in Central America. Concludes with a description of the Little Brothers and Charles de Foucauld of whom Peter Maurin said “This is the spirituality for our day.” (The Catholic Worker, October -November 1977, 2. DDLW #582).
Fall Appeal (October/November 1977)
Summary: A yearly appeal for funds from readers. Discusses the poverty of the Catholic Worker and the purpose of that poverty in relation to Christ. Links the appeal for funds to the begging of St. Francis and the giving of funds to our love of God. Keywords: folly of the cross (DDLW #581). The Catholic Worker, October-November 1977, 2.
On Pilgrimage – September 1977
Summary: Recounts a visit by her daughter Tamar and granddaughter Katy. Other friends visit as well including Nina Polcyn and Dorothy Gauchat. Day remembers Nina’s involvement in a protest in 1934 against the landing of the German liner, Bremen. She also remembers fondly Dorothy Gauchat’s husband Bill, of whom Peter Maurin thought highly as well. (The Catholic Worker, September 1977, 2, 7. DDLW #580).
On Pilgrimage – July/August 1977
Summary: Amid the beauty of Staten Island she recalls the time of her conversion. Noting the 50th anniversary of the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti she defines Catholic Worker anarchism. Comments on her Scripture reading. (DDLW #579). The Catholic Worker, July-August 1977, 2, 6.
On Pilgrimage – June 1977
Summary: Resting for health reasons, she comments on the activity around her. Reflects on “ebbing of life,” waiting, and the phrase “now and at the hour of our death” from the Hail Mary. (The Catholic Worker, June 1977, 2. DDLW #578).