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    Workers of the World Unite Under Christ, Light of the World

    Avatar photoByDorothy Day

    Summary: Celebrates the 25th anniversary of the CW. Discusses finding joy in suffering, and the challenge of living one’s principles. Perceives freedom as the greatest gift to man from God, and reiterates CW principles of pacifism, anarchism, personalism, and agrarianism. Outlines CW view on private property and the importance of manual labor. Highlights personalism as working from the bottom up, reminding her readers that Jesus told people, not states, to perform works of mercy. Discusses the roles and personalities of key CW figures Peter Maurin and Ammon Hennacy. (DDLW #177). The Catholic Worker, May 1958, 1, 11

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    Articles on Distributism — 2 

    Avatar photoByDorothy Day

    Summary: Argues that distributism is the only alternative to the US economy. Distributism is an alternative to capitalism and socialism built around “the village economy” and a more just distribution of wealth. Quotes four modern Popes in its support. Summarizes its principles with the following statements: “land is the most natural form of property” “wages should enable man to purchase land” “the family is the most perfect when rooted in its own holdings” “agriculture is the first and most important of all arts.” (See also DDLW #159 and DDLW #161) (The Catholic Worker, July-August 1948, 1,2, 6. DDLW #160).