Dorothy Day Broke Life into Three Stages in her Book, Therese of Lisieux

life and the encouragement she has brought to so many people. She encountered many hardships

Dorothea Lynde Dix is a famous woman in history that has been commemorated for her many helpful contributions to the world. Throughout her life span, she singlehandedly bestowed her assistance to individuals, states, and even full countries. She is known for many small, well-rounded triumphs but when summed up, all equate to a large portion of kind, beneficial deeds and charitable works. Dorothea Dix left an impact on the world through her efforts of sharing her teachings with others, the treatment and care of the mentally ill, and with her nursing in the Union army.

Dorothy Day was an activist, suffragist, and icon to the Catholic Church during the beginning of the twentieth century. Her work in the organization, Catholic Worker Movement, was prominent to her work for the poor and vulnerable. Before the birth of her first child, Day struggled with her religion and finding her spirituality. After the gift of her child, she regained hope and love for religion and God by exploring and joining the Catholic Church. From here, her spirituality grew and love for social justice shaped her into the women she is known for today. Her love for the poor and spirituality is an example of how we should practice and apply our faith. Dorothy Day impacted the Catholic Church because of her devotion to education and equality

Frank when she was in a time of darkness and betrayal. Anne Frank was a Jewish girl that was in hiding during the holocaust. Some people do not believe that despite everything there is good in a person’s heart. I firmly believe that despite everything people are good at heart.

Mason Cooley profound states, “Reading is someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” The previous quote become reality to me. After reading the book, Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge, my mind began to race with deep thoughts about my walk and service with Christ, along with the effects popular missionaries have on everyday Christians. Something Beautiful for God, is a creatively written account of a conversation the author has with the compassionate and devoted, Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa begins her lifelong journey in 1922, when she courageously decides to leave her comforts of home to become a nun. In 1937, she completes her final vows and becomes a devoted nun. She soon feels however, that she is being called

As a young teenager graduating high school, Leymah Gbowee had an unwavering faith in God and a bright outlook on life. Gbowee believed God heard all of her prayers and would grant all of her wishes:, “A feeling of safety enveloped me. God was good. I knew He heard all my prayers” (Gbowee 3). As the war started to reach near Gbowee’s hometown, she started to witness the true horrors that were being done to the people of Liberia. Fear overtook her life as she beheld all the destruction and death, and her belief in God diminished with each day. “ I was afraid, especially at night, but I also got more angry. They say God responds to our prayers but

Through the feministic values in this story and the classic heroic characteristics, Dorothy shows how a woman can be heroic. She shows her heroic characteristics by her kind heart, outspoken voice, and her unwavering and courageous strength.

She talked about a number of high-profile preachers and the scandals they were involved in just in the last couple years. Even more than the pastors, she said she was intrigued by the congregations. "I have always been amazed by congregations who defend their pastors and remain faithful to the church after major scandals break out. They agree to allow church funds to go toward paying out settlements to accusers with solid proof of the actions. It is like they can do no wrong in the eyes of many, and their church members will support all of their cheating, lies, and even molestation of people right there in the church. A lot of them are regarded as gods to the point where people lose sight of the real Higher

     Almost immediately after her death in 1980 controversy arose about whether Dorothy Day should be canonized a Saint by the Church. Now that the Vatican has approved the late Cardinal John O'Connor's request to consider Dorothy Day's "cause," the controversy is being rekindled. After converting, she dedicated her life to New York's poor and immigrants, building hospitality homes that operated much like homeless shelters. Her endeavor grew into the national Catholic Worker movement, a social justice crusade conducted in revolutionary tones new to the church.

work and church (Regan, 2015, p.46). When she was detained she started singing hymns and

She said “I walked through my wards and found them comparatively empty. Everyman who could crawl had tried to escape a Northern prison. Beds in which paralyzed, rheumatic, and helpless patients had laid for months were empty. The miracles of the New Testament had been re-enacted, the lame, the halt, and the blind had been cured.”

Maya Angelou has inspired me in more ways than one, and I had to write about her. When Maya speaks people listen. She has this wisdom that only few have, especially when life wasn’t always great. She turned tragedy into triumph, and helped others in doing so. So, Maya has proven too many women, especially black women that you succeed, even if you have had a child in your teen years. She’s proof that with determination nothing is unattainable.

As she heard voices, she always knew she was right. She got instructions directly from God, that’s why she could be so convincing, that everybody gave in to her. While she attributed all her successes to God there is no doubt that her own qualities were a substantial part of her successes. Her words and personal presence had the effect of spiritually and physically electrifying others, charging them with renewed faith and limitless energy. When she appeard, it was hightime to have somebody who breaks the everyday life, as after 80 years of war, fighting became an everyday routine,

The woman was very happy with those within her community of the synagogue because they gave good insight to those around that were interested. Dorothy loved their Rabbi because she was open to anyone asking questions about what they followed.

Throughout Princess Diana’s lifetime she loved, cared, and helped others along the way. She had many accomplishments in life. Such as her children and her many organizations.