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Dorothy Day was no saint. She lived hard, made mistakes, and endured the consequences. But the unquenchable fire burning within her could not be contained. She wanted to make a difference. During the Depression, she vowed to house the homeless, feed the hungry, and tend the sick. Easily said, but not easily done. Especially when her total finances amounted to 97 cents in a battered container. Yet she persisted, walking on frequently stormy waters of faith. …

…regular criticism of church leaders, the monthly Catholic Worker reached a circulation of 150,000 in less than three years. Here is a woman who was not afraid of sharing her believes or her journey as a human being. She lived her life to it's fullest. Her vision of love, peace, and justice for humanity became her whole living experience. This video is a wonderful tribute to Dorothy Day and her vision that continues today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**