Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day’s life and legacy is a radical movement, faithful to the Gospel and the church, immersed in the social issues of the day, with the aim of transforming both individuals and society.

In an age marked by widespread violence, impersonal government, shallow interpersonal commitments, and a quest for self-fulfillment, Dorothy Day’s spirit fosters nonviolence, personal responsibility of all people to the poorest ones among us, and fidelity to community and to God.

Dorothy Day’s vision continues in the Catholic Worker Movement that she cofounded with Peter Maurin. Approximately 174 Catholic Worker communities serve in the United States, and 29 internationally. New houses of hospitality open every year. Dorothy left no rule or directions for the Catholic Worker communities.

The rule she lived by and promoted is contained in the Gospels, most particularly in the Sermon on the Mount and in Matthew, chapter 25.

Prayer for the Canonization of Servant of God, Dorothy Day

Merciful God, you called your servant Dorothy Day

to show us the face of Jesus in the poor and forsaken.

By constant practice of the works of mercy,

she embraced poverty and

witnessed steadfastly to justice and peace.

Count her among your saints

and lead us all to become friends

of the poor ones of the earth,

and to recognize you in them.

We ask this through your son Jesus Christ,

bringer of the good news to the poor.

Amen

For more information about Dorothy Day and her journey to sainthood click on the links below.

Catholic Worker

Dorothy Day Guild

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