Catholic Worker

Translating Doctrine Into Practice: The Action-Based Spirituality of the Catholic Worker

Kok Hou Chia | Posted 11.21.2011

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Kok Hou Chia

The Catholic Worker promoted social activism amongst Catholics through an action-oriented spirituality rooted in an ethic of poverty and the individual practice of the works of mercy.

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Remembering Dorothy Day

Robert Ellsberg | Posted 09.20.2011

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Robert Ellsberg

Dorothy was truly a saint of "common ground" -- someone who held in tension a great love for the church along with deep sufferings over its sins and failings.

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An Advent Reflection on God and Animal Cruelty

Bruce Friedrich | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bruce Friedrich

Jesus' message is one of love and compassion, yet there is nothing loving or compassionate about the modern industries that produce almost all of the chickens, pigs and other farmed animals that are turned into meat in this country

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