It takes a Revolution of the Heart: Dorothy Day, Faith, Food and Radical Humanity

When the safety net tears. When hunger returns to the faces of children. When we're tempted to turn away from our neighbor's suffering—what then?In this episode, Ellen Corcella explores the life and legacy of Dorothy Day, a bohemian writer who became one of the twentieth century's most powerful voices for the poor. Day's journey from Greenwich Village radical to Catholic Worker founder offers profound lessons for anyone seeking to live out their faith in action.Through Day's famous call for a "revolution of the heart," this episode examines what it means to:Repair our hardened heartsHonor the dignity of all peopleSee the spark of the divine in each otherPractice faith through daily spiritual disciplinesBuild transformative communityWhether you're grappling with how to respond to economic injustice, searching for ways to serve your community, or simply seeking to deepen your faith practice, Dorothy Day's life offers four essential guideposts: transformation takes time, persistence and trust matter, faith requires practice, and we cannot go it alone.Scripture ReferencesLuke 14:13-14 - "When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind"Luke 4:18 / Isaiah 61:1 - "To proclaim good news to the poor... to set the oppressed free"Micah 6:8 - "Seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God"Learn More About Dorothy DayDocumentary: "Dorothy Day: Don't Call Me a Saint"Book: "The Long Loneliness" - Dorothy Day's autobiographyPeter Maurin's "Easy Essays": easyessays.orgFind a Catholic Worker House: catholicworker.orgAbout the HostEllen Corcella is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the author of Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma. Through the Faith & Resilience Podcast, Ellen explores the complexity of our lives while illuminating paths towards healing and hope—examining the sacred values that anchor us to who we are and who we can be despite the turbulence, trauma, and anxiety of our contemporary lives.Get Ellen's Book"Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma" by Ellen CorcellaAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/walk_with_me_ellen_corcellaBookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/walk-with-me2Connect with Ellen CorcellaWebsite: www.ellencorcella.comNewsletter: Sign up at www.ellencorcella.com for a free download on the "Keys to Building Resilience"Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/ellencorcellaTrauma Informed Resources: ellencorcella.com/help-ptsd-grief-trauma-suicideSupport the PodcastIf you found this episode helpful, please:⭐ Rate the podcast on your listening platform👍 Like and Subscribe to never miss an episode📢 Share this episode with someone who might benefit from Dorothy Day's story💬 Leave a review to help others discover Faith & ResilienceYour support through the mysterious algorithms of social media helps expand our reach to those seeking resilience in the struggle and faith in the serving.Next EpisodeStay tuned for our next episode, where we continue exploring stories of faith, resilience, and transformation.Until next time, may you find resilience in the struggle, and faith in the serving.Episode KeywordsDorothy Day, Catholic Worker Movement, faith in action, social justice, poverty, serving the poor, spiritual practice, religious transformation, community building, resilience, trauma healing, Christian ministry, Gospel living, economic justice, spiritual disciplinesProduced by: Ellen CorcellaCopyright: © 2025 Faith & Resilience PodcastFaith & Resilience is a podcast for those seeking to navigate life's complexities with hope, faith, and courage. Each episode offers contemplative exploration of how we can live out our deepest values in an anxious world.