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Aims and Means of the Catholic Worker Movement

The mission and philosophy of the Catholic Worker Movement. . .

The Aims and Means of the Catholic Worker: Reprinted from The Catholic Worker newspaper, May 2008

The Works of Mercy: The Works of Mercy in Christian tradition are an abiding norm for the Catholic Worker Movement. They were at the heart of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin's actions and vision.

In Dorothy Day's words:

In Peter Maurin's words: