There are fewer people that could recognize a problem or issue that plagues our society; contained by reason, internalize the situation without benefiting personally, answering and muster up the fortitude to attempt a solution. This notion was embodied by Ms. Dorothy Day. All around us are passionate, loving and concerned human beings, but almost never to a fault. Some people’s sacrifices are pretentious and selfish due to the fact that the person(s) sacrifice is for a friend, relative or acquaintance. To Dorothy, it didn’t matter because she helped everyone. Ever so often, you stumble up/on an individual so unique, different and gifted, that you question their sincerity and seriousness. You think to yourself: …show more content…
What an astounding and miraculous notion! Over the last thirty or so years, there have been few individuals who involve themselves with the cares of the poor and downtrodden. Every day, I try to find the beauty amongst my own neighborhood, but I continue to fall short. Mine is fearing, for the life of my mother as well as myself at the times. Please continue to pray for me as I fight through these issues of trust and faith with prayer and the scripture. As a young girl, Dorothy found out about an area not too far from where she lived that had grass coming up through the pavement. She became quite overwhelmed with glee and wanted to go where it was! To Dorothy, this was huge! Especially because not much grass grew around where she lived. The neighborhood was dirty and nasty, and you could see buildings and pavement as far as the eye could see. There was noise! Lots and lots of noise: people everywhere you turned, children playing everywhere, cars and car horns going off; but, very little grass or flowers. Dorothy longed for it. Paradoxically, Dorothy throughout her life (from childhood to her death) saw the beauty and life within everything and everyone; therefore, she saw glimpses of God. This is why when she became a member of the Catholic Church and was introduced to Peter Muiren, her attitude, passions, motivations, caring, and concern didn’t change but were fulfilled. Dorothy’s insight and implementation of Peter Muiren indoctrinated vision, gave birth to the Catholic Worker and the round table discussions, the Houses of Hospitality, farming colonies and universities of agronomic.
Dorothy Day: Family
Born on November 8th, 1897 in Brooklyn, New York, Dorothy Day the third of five children was born to John Day and Grace Satterlee. John Day was described as one who lived for the racetrack.
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