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Dorothy Day: An Introduction to Her Life and Thought

[Paperback]

by Terrence C. Wright

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Ignatius Press

    • Published

      March 2018

    • Weight

      227g

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      Dorothy Day: An Introduction to Her Life and Thought

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      In this introduction to the life and thought of Dorothy Day, one of the most important lay Catholics of the twentieth century, Terrence Wright presents her radical response to God's mercy. After a period of darkness and sin, which included an abortion and a suicide attempt, Day had a profound awakening to God's unlimited love and mercy through the birth of her daughter.

      After her conversion, Day answered the calling to bring God's mercy to others. With Peter Maurin, she founded the Catholic Worker Movement in 1933. Dedicated to both the spiritual and the corporal works of mercy, they established Houses of Hospitality, Catholic Worker Farms, and the Catholic Worker newspaper.

      Drawing heavily from Day's own writings, this book reveals her love for Scripture, the sacraments, and the magisterial teaching of the Church. The author explores her philosophy and spirituality, including her devotion to Saints Francis, Benedict, and Thérèse. He also shows how her understanding of the Mystical Body of Christ led to some of her more controversial positions such as pacifism.

      Since her death in 1980, Day continues to serve as a model of Christian love and commitment. She recognized Christ in the less fortunate and understood that to be a servant of these least among us is to be a servant of God.

      Specification

      • Book Format

        Paperback

      • Publisher

        Ignatius Press

      • Published

        March 2018

      • Weight

        227g

      • Dimensions

        133 x 201 x 16 mm

      • ISBN

        9781621641575

      • ISBN-10

        1621641570

      • Eden Code

        4700707

      More Information

      • ISBN: 9781621641575

      • Publisher: Ignatius Press

      • Release Date: March 2018

      • Weight: 227g

      • Dimensions: 133 x 201 x 16 mm

      • Eden Code: 4700707


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