Dorothy Day: Spiritual Writings

“One of the greatest Christian spiritual masters of our age—of any age.”—James Martin, SJ“With astonishing clarity and poignant honesty, Dorothy Day wrestles with deep spiritual questions in the midst of social injustice and life in community. In Robert Ellsberg’s expert hands this book offers the solace, sustenance, and the courage we need to do the same.”—Amanda Daloisio, co-managing editor, The Catholic Worker“I hope everyone will study these writings, and like Dorothy, take the Gospel personally, make the Sermon on the Mount our manifesto, and live out the Gospel vision of universal love, compassion, and peace that the nonviolent Jesus calls us to.” –Rev. John Dear, author, The Gospel of Peace; director, BeatitudesCenter.org

Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, worked with Dorothy Day for the last five years of her life, including two years as managing editor of The Catholic Worker. He has edited five previous volumes of her writings, including Selected Writings (Christopher Award Winner), her diaries (The Duty of Delight), and her selected letters (All the Way to Heaven).