Julio Cesar jumped from a train in Odom, Texas, but slipped and fell under the wheels, losing a leg. He doesn’t remember a thing, but woke up in the county hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hospital social worker who called us remembered that he had sent us guests when he worked in Victoria, Texas–again a person in an… continue reading
Jacques and Raissa Maritain influenced the early Catholic Worker
November 1, 1995 by
This is the sixth article in a series on the philosophers and spiritual guides who inspired Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in founding and living out the vision of the Catholic Worker. In this issue we feature a married couple, Jacques and Raissa Maritain. We are grateful to the Catholic Worker Archives at Marquette University… continue reading
A CIVILIZATION OF LOVE: THE POPE’S CALL TO THE WEST
November 1, 1995 by
On the anniversary of the publication one year ago of a statement signed by the editors of nine Catholic publications, the Houston Catholic Worker here publishes that statement, “A Civilization of Love: The Pope’s Call to the West” and adds its endorsement to it. Some were surprised, most were moved to respect, when Pope John Paul… continue reading
U.S. Stylish Clothing Manufactured at Slave Wages
October 1, 1995 by
For several years we have printed in these pages that the average wage in Honduras was $.37 per hour. This included companies (maquiladoras) owned by corporations from First World countries such as the United States. Because of the low wages paid by these companies, people are forced to immigrate to the United States and other countries. These… continue reading
New Colonialism Emerging WHITHER BEIJING?
October 1, 1995 by
Hopes welled up in many of us when we first read about the United Nations fourth world conference on women in Beijing this September–even though the irony of its location was not lost on us. Maybe the concerns of poor women of the world would really be addressed. Perhaps the dignity of women of the… continue reading
Saint Catherine of Siena: A Woman who Influenced her Times
October 1, 1995 by
This article, the fifth in a series on the saints, philosophers and spiritual guides who influenced Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in their vision and living out of the Catholic Worker movement, features St. Catherine of Siena. Dorothy had read a biography of St. Catherine of Siena, before meeting Peter Maurin. In two of her… continue reading
A Busy Day at Casa Juan Diego
October 1, 1995 by
Fr. Edwin Correa, who keeps his promise he made when he was a volunteer seminarian at Casa Juan Diego, to return to celebrate the liturgy each month for refugees, brought a couple with a four-day-old baby and a two-year-old who were living on the street. With Fr. Edwin, no questions are necessary. Wedding of Presbyterian,… continue reading
Catholic Workers wanted to be like St. Francis of Assisi
August 1, 1995 by
This is the fourth article in the series on saints, philosophers and spiritual guides who influenced Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in their founding and creative living out of the Catholic Worker movement. Dorothy and Peter were inspired by the lives of the saints, by those disciples of Jesus who are models for the Christian… continue reading
Anti-Judaism in Religious Feminist Writing: Scapegoating on Patriarchy Distorts Theology
June 1, 1995 by
Who among us has not heard from feminist writers that Jesus was unique for his time in his concern for women, in contrast to all other Jews? Who among us has not heard from feminist writers that the Hebrews, the Hebrew Bible, the Jews are responsible for patriarchy, where women are treated badly, a practice… continue reading
What Is All This About Band-Aids?
June 1, 1995 by
Q.: What is “band-aid” work? A.: It is a word invented by those who believe we shouldn’t help poor people with things, but focus on the structures that cause their poverty. Giving them things is “band-aid work.” To those who believe this, the only real help is changing structures. Mother Teresa does not appeal to them…. continue reading
