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Dorothy Day

    Dorothy Day was an American journalist and social activist who became a devout Catholic convert. In the 1930s, she co-founded the Catholic Worker movement with Peter Maurin. This nonviolent, pacifist movement continues to combine direct aid for the poor and homeless with nonviolent direct action on their behalf, establishing Day as a revered figure within the U.S. Catholic community.

    Fire and Spirit
    Following the Call
    • Following the Call

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Fifty-two readings to spark weekly group discussion on putting Jesus’ most central teachings into practice. Jesus’ most famous teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, possesses an irresistible quality . Who hasn’t felt stirred and unsettled after reading these words, which get to the root of the human condition?This follow-up to the acclaimed collection Called to The Life Jesus Wants for His People taps an even broader array of sources, bringing together prophetic voices from every era and a range of traditions to consider the repercussions of these essential words.More than a commentary or devotional , this book is designed to be read together with others, to inspire communities of faith to discuss what it might look like to put Jesus’ teachings into practice today.

      Following the Call2021
      4.4
    • Fire and Spirit

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      "Lightning and forest fires could strike terror in primitive humans, yet they also cherished fire as a life-giving gift from the gods"-- Provided by publisher

      Fire and Spirit2020
      4.5