Amateurs in Divinity

Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker


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In this episode, Hank shares his insights on Catholic social activist, Dorothy Day, and the Catholic Worker Movement. Ekman asks questions in regards to the impact of the movement. Hank and Ekman also discuss representations of sainthood, which prompts further dialogue on how Day's work provides a modern day example of lay leadership.

Additional Links:

The Catholic Worker Movement

https://www.catholicworker.org

Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century

https://books.google.com/books/about/Dorothy_Day.html?id=oZyeDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description
and
https://www.secondsale.com/i/dorothy-day-dissenting-voice-of-the-american-century/9781982103491

The Long Loneliness

https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Long_Loneliness/DErFDgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=the+long+loneliness&printsec=frontcover
and
https://www.secondsale.com/i/the-long-loneliness-the-autobiography-of-the-legendary-catholic-social-activist/9780060617516

Pope Francis' 2015 Speech to Congress (Episode Cold Open)

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiAjbHQ-JPrAhW-JzQIHV79CsAQwqsBMAF6BAgKEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DoBM7DIeMsP0&usg=AOvVaw12qVYKv38hviEbs-Rp1wtM
and (transcript)
http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2015/september/documents/papa-francesco_20150924_usa-us-congress.html

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Amateurs in DivinityBy Elizabeth Ekman and Henry Widdicombe