St. Louis Catholic Worker

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  Join us Monday November 18 at 6 PM as we discuss The Economy of Francis document ( found here ). The authors hope to "propose a vision that we consider in tune with the radical nature of [Pope Francis'] teachings and the revolutionary nature of Christian faith. We also want to collaborate in creating and demonstrating alternative experiences of living and working that allow us to make use of the goods of nature in ways that respond, not to the logic of the god money, but to our people’s need to live well." You might also want to check out the Message from Pope Francis on the Occasion of the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements ( found here ) in preparation for the discussion. No time for reading? Join us anyway!

Hi Friends! Join us at one of our upcoming events! We'll be gathering at our house at 8617 Mora Ln unless otherwise stated. Email us at StLouisCatholicWorker@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you soon! Recurring Peace Vigil: Boeing St. Charles Tuesdays at 6:45 AM starting October 22 Join us as we gather to hold signs near the Boeing facility in St. Charles to pray for peace and hopefully to open the conscience of the those working in the war industry. We will begin gathering each Tuesday morning at 6:45 at the Hardee's at 2701 MO-94, St. Charles, MO 63301. Last Sunday Potluck Sunday October 27th - 5 PM Bring a friend and some food to share. Hope to see you there! Prayer For A Better World Wednesday November 6th - 6 PM Join us as we come together in prayer and bring our hopes for a more peaceful and just world to the community and our creator. All folks of goodwill are invited to this welcoming and inclusive gathering in our christian tradition. Clarification of Thought:...

For our friends on the street (new or freshly laundered used): blankets coats hats gloves hot hand warmers deodorant hand sanatizer For the CW house: arm chairs counter stools (2 ft. or higher seat) wall clocks picture frames step stool Smaller donations can be left on the front porch at 8617 Mora Ln. Please email if you plan to bring a larger amount or with any questions. Thanks for all your support!  

Happy autumn! We hope you'll pay us a visit at 8617 Mora Ln for some fun this October: The Catholic Worker and Work Discussion Do we need to get rid of work or is it something to be sanctified? Is the call to "abolish work" not so different from Peter Maurin's vision of an "integrated life"? Is mass production inherently opposed to human dignity? Join us on October 14th at 6 PM as we compare and contrast some of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin's thoughts on work ( found here ) with non-CW Bob Black's essay " The Abolition of Work ." (No time for all these readings? Join us anyway!) Priests and laity alike have lost the concept of work, they have lost a philosophy of labor, as Peter Maurin has always said. They have lost the concept of work, and those who do not know what work in the factory is, have romanticized both it and the workers, and in emphasizing the dignity of the worker, have perhaps unconsciously emphasized the dignity of work...