The Reckless Way of Love: Notes on Following Jesus
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Reckless Way of Love: Notes on Following Jesus
By (Author) Dorothy Day
Edited by Carolyn Kurtz
Plough Publishing House
Plough Publishing House
1st March 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works
Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
Christianity
248.482
Physical Properties
Paperback
149
Width 127mm, Height 177mm, Spine 11mm
181g
Description
How do you follow Jesus without burning out Gold Medal Winner, 2018 Illumination Book Awards, Enduring Light "This thoughtful collection of Day's reflections incorporates abundant material for contemplation, all drawn from her extensive writings ... [which] reveal Day's signature honesty and frequent humor in addressing her hopes and fears a
Reviews
"Day was no saint: she was an ordinary person simply trying to walk the road of following Christ. This is precisely why her reflections on following Jesus are worthy of study."Christian Century
"In his speech to Congress during his 2015 visit to the United States, Pope Francis held up Dorothy Day as an example of the selflessness needed today, saying, Her social activism, her passion for justice and for the cause of the oppressed were inspired by the gospel, her faith, and the example of the saints. In The Reckless Way of Love, a compilation of her writings, Day expounds on the driving force behind this love of service: her persistent faith in God."Our Sunday Visitor
"Saints are not like the rest of us, but the Dorothy Day in these pages is. Her reflections leave one wondering whether what made her so fascinating was that she took the simple teaching of her faith at face value and to heart."Library Journal
"If you have any degree of devotion to, affection for, or interest in Dorothy Day, The Reckless Way of Love is a must-have addition to your library. The selections are carefully, even prayerfully chosen and meticulously organized."Mark Gordon, The Dorothy Option, Patheos.com
Author Bio
Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, left a bohemian life to devote herself to serving the poor and fighting for justice. With Peter Maurin, she started the first of many houses of hospitality and launched The Catholic Worker newspaper. Her writings have inspired thousands to follow Jesus radical way of complete devotion to God and selfless service to others.
