There’s been some discussion lately (especially here) about Dorothy Day, the Catholic Worker folks and pacifism.

There are several admirable things about Miss Day and Catholic Worker, but pacifism is not among them. Just as one can admire St. Jerome’s scholarship, if not his interpersonal skills, one can admire Miss Day’s devotion to the works of mercy without adhering to her pollyannaish pacifism.

That being said, it will likely be a long time before I make further mention of Miss Day or Catholic Worker.