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By any measure, Dorothy Day lived a fascinating life. She was a
journalist, activist, single mother, convert, Catholic laywoman,
and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. A lifelong radical
who took the gospels at their word, Dorothy Day lived among the
poor as one of them, challenging both church and state to build a
better world for all people. Steeped in prayer, the liturgy, and
the spiritual life, she was jailed repeatedly for protesting
poverty, injustice, and war. Through it all, she created a sense of
community and remained down-to-earth and humanly approachable. To
have known Dorothy Day was to have experienced not only her charm
and humanity, but the purposefulness of her life. In Dorothy Day:
Love in Action, Patrick Jordan-who knew her personally-conveys some
of the hallmarks of Day's fascinating life and the spirit her
adventure inspires. People of God is a series of inspiring
biographies for the general reader. Each volume offers a compelling
and honest narrative of the life of an important twentieth or
twenty-first century Catholic. Some living and some now deceased,
each of these women and men has known challenges and weaknesses
familiar to most of us but responded to them in ways that call us
to our own forms of heroism. Each offers a credible and concrete
witness of faith, hope, and love to people of our own day.
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For over forty years, John Garvey was the "ballast" of Commonweal
magazine. His award-winning essays and consistently notable columns
revealed not only his acuity and alacrity, but his uncommon
spiritual insight. These in turn provided momentum and substance
for whatever followed in an issue of the magazine because Garvey
never hesitated to wrestle with some of the most challenging and
intractable topics of the day, and did so with a rich pastoral
sensitivity, and a refreshing and rare intelligence. Only Wonder
Comprehends gleans from John Garvey's many contributions to
Commonweal that reflect his spiritual depth and deep appreciation
of history, politics, theology, and culture. Steeped in the
Christian tradition, Garvey loved to write and, in return, his
readers relished what he wrote. It is hoped that this collection of
his writings from Commonweal will inspire readers to cultivate a
similar sense of attentiveness and commitment, for as the author
himself observed, "Religious traditions are meant to transform us,
not to affirm us as we are."
Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a well-known American journalist,
activist, and Catholic convert whose cause for sainthood has been
endorsed by the US bishops. She wrote numerous articles over a
period of several decades for the prominent lay Catholic magazine
Commonweal. Hold Nothing Back is gleaned from those writings. It
includes reflections on her life as a single mother, her time in
jail for civil disobedience, her struggles to keep the Catholic
Worker movement she cofounded afloat, and her travels on crowded
buses to report from the front lines about labor disputes, racial
inequality, and poverty. At the heart of whatever Day wrote lies a
profound and prophetic faith. Hold Nothing Back-a new, abridged
edition of the previously published Dorothy Day: Writings from
Commonweal-gives a glimpse of her remarkable humanity and
endurance, and of the vibrant spirituality that underlay them.
Early on, Madalene and Herbert S. Jordan realized they had a common
focus in life which could easily be summarized as "Duty, Honor,
Country and God." Integrity was the hallmark characteristic of them
both. When commitments were made, they were honored...without
hesitation. With marriage, the commitments were in the wedding
vows, never to be violated, and in religion, the commitment was in
the baptismal rite which, again, was never to be violated. For
Madalene Marie Driscoll, her commitment to God was made as a baby
through the promises of her parents and God-parents. All through
her life, she was devoted to the Catholic Church, its teachings and
its obligations. She spent much time in prayer, and whenever
possible spent time in adoration before the Holy Eucharist. At
location after location, Army post after Army post, she sewed
cassocks and surpluses for the altar boys. Indeed in most posts
from the 1930's on, her boys were altar servers. She was dedicated
to reading scripture and religious books, attending novenas and
prayed the rosary on basically a daily basis. She frequently went
to daily Mass and was a dedicated parishioner in the chapels and
churches wherever she lived. Priests treasured her ability to get
things done. She always hoped that one of her sons would become a
priest, but was pleased to have a nephew and brother who were
priests in the Passionist Order, Father Godfrey Poage and Father
Louis Driscoll. Herbert Spencer Jordan was raised as a
Congregationalist, but following the marriage to Madalene he
attended Catholic Mass with the family on special occasions. After
their son Bert's sudden death in the Korean War in September 1950,
Herbert began studying with a Jesuit priest and in 1951 became a
Roman Catholic. He embraced that commitment with total heart and
soul, and became a stalwart convert, frequently reading religious
books and a lot of religious history. In prayer life, they really
became a pair as they had in marriage. Indeed, they embedded in
their sons the characteristics which their parents
manifested...INTEGRITY...DUTY...HONOR...COUNTRY...GOD. This
manifestation showed up in many ways. In entering a car, Mom always
quietly said a prayer. Dad never used a foul or profane word...and
didn't allow anyone in his home or who worked for him to use any
such language. Wherever they traveled with the Army, the two of
them would become close friends with Catholic priests and sisters
in their parishes. In Dad's case, this happened long before he
became a Catholic. They were always generous in giving to church
and charities. In fact, our family home often became the site for
parish- or Army chapel-based activities, and especially for raising
money for struggling churches during World War II. What a model set
of parents
Early on, Madalene and Herbert S. Jordan realized they had a common
focus in life which could easily be summarized as "Duty, Honor,
Country and God." Integrity was the hallmark characteristic of them
both. When commitments were made, they were honored...without
hesitation. With marriage, the commitments were in the wedding
vows, never to be violated, and in religion, the commitment was in
the baptismal rite which, again, was never to be violated. For
Madalene Marie Driscoll, her commitment to God was made as a baby
through the promises of her parents and God-parents. All through
her life, she was devoted to the Catholic Church, its teachings and
its obligations. She spent much time in prayer, and whenever
possible spent time in adoration before the Holy Eucharist. At
location after location, Army post after Army post, she sewed
cassocks and surpluses for the altar boys. Indeed in most posts
from the 1930's on, her boys were altar servers. She was dedicated
to reading scripture and religious books, attending novenas and
prayed the rosary on basically a daily basis. She frequently went
to daily Mass and was a dedicated parishioner in the chapels and
churches wherever she lived. Priests treasured her ability to get
things done. She always hoped that one of her sons would become a
priest, but was pleased to have a nephew and brother who were
priests in the Passionist Order, Father Godfrey Poage and Father
Louis Driscoll. Herbert Spencer Jordan was raised as a
Congregationalist, but following the marriage to Madalene he
attended Catholic Mass with the family on special occasions. After
their son Bert's sudden death in the Korean War in September 1950,
Herbert began studying with a Jesuit priest and in 1951 became a
Roman Catholic. He embraced that commitment with total heart and
soul, and became a stalwart convert, frequently reading religious
books and a lot of religious history. In prayer life, they really
became a pair as they had in marriage. Indeed, they embedded in
their sons the characteristics which their parents
manifested...INTEGRITY...DUTY...HONOR...COUNTRY...GOD. This
manifestation showed up in many ways. In entering a car, Mom always
quietly said a prayer. Dad never used a foul or profane word...and
didn't allow anyone in his home or who worked for him to use any
such language. Wherever they traveled with the Army, the two of
them would become close friends with Catholic priests and sisters
in their parishes. In Dad's case, this happened long before he
became a Catholic. They were always generous in giving to church
and charities. In fact, our family home often became the site for
parish- or Army chapel-based activities, and especially for raising
money for struggling churches during World War II. What a model set
of parents
Another outing for the comedy franchise in which a bunch of
hormonally-challenged teens try to hone their sexual prowess.
Discovering a guide to seduction skills written by former pupils in
the library of their school, Great Falls High students Rob (Bug
Hall), Nathan (Kevin M. Horton), and Lube (Brandon Hardesty) decide
to follow the advice to the letter. Unfortunately, a few of the
pages have disappeared over the years, and the boys' earnest
efforts to lose their virginity result in another round of comic
moments.
Dorothy Day has been described as the most significant,
interesting, and influential person in the history of American
Catholicism." Outside "The Catholic Worker" (which she edited from
1933 to her death), Day wrote for no other publication so often and
over such an extended period - covering six decades - as the
independent Catholic journal of opinion, "Commonweal."
Gathered here for the first time are Day's complete Commonweal
pieces, including articles, reviews, and published
letters-to-the-editor. They range from the personal to the
polemical; from youthful enthusiasm to the gratitude of an aged
warrior; sketches from works in progress; portraits of prisoners
and dissidents; and a gifted reporter's dispatches from the flash
points of mid-twentieth-century social and economic conflict. Day's
writing offers readers not only an overview of her fascinating life
but a compendium of her prophetic insights, spiritual depth, and
unforgettable prose.
Chapters are *The Brother and the Rooster, - *Guadalupe, -
*Letter From Mexico City, - *Spring Festival in Mexico, - *Bed, -
*Now We Are Home Again, - *Notes From Florida, - *East Twelfth
Street, - *Review: "Saint Elizabeth" by Elizabeth von Schmidt-Pali,
- *Real Revolutionists, - *Review: "The Catholic Anthology" by
Thomas Walsh, - *For the Truly Poor, - *Saint John of the Cross, -
*Houses of Hospitality, - *The House on Mott Street, - *Tale of Two
Capitals, - *Letter: 'In the Name of the Staff, '- *King, Ramsey
and Connor, - *It Was a Good Dinner, - *About Mary, - *Tobacco
Road, - *Review: In the Steps of Moses by Louis Golding, - *Review:
"Our Lady of the Birds" by Louis J.A. Mercier, - *Peter and Women,
- *Letter: 'Things Worth Fighting For?'- *The Scandal of the Works
of Mercy, - *Traveling by Bus, - *Letter: 'Blood, Sweat and Tears,
'- *The Story of Steve Hergenhan, - *Priest of the Immediate, - *We
Plead Guilty, - *Letter: 'From Dorothy Day, '- *Pilgrimage to
Mexico, - *In Memory of Ed Willock, - *Southern Pilgrimage, -
*A.J., - *On Hope, - and *A Reminiscence at 75. -
"Patrick Jordan, managing editor of "Commonweal, " is a former
managing editor of "The Catholic Worker." He resides in Staten
Island, New York.""
In a world facing chronic and increasing shortages in food crops
and natural resources, visionary leadership in agriculture becomes
more and more critical for building and maintaining a sustainable
future. It is of paramount importance that the dynamic and
challenging evolution in agriculture over the last century and a
half be met today with imaginative leadership in virtually all
aspects of activities and organizations involved.
"Leadership in Agriculture: Case Studies for a New Generation"
focuses on key characteristics and elements of leadership. Using
case studies from research, industry, education, administration,
and extension services, the authors present real-world
circumstances ranging from natural disasters to major restructuring
that demanded problem solving, new initiatives, consensus, and
organizational commitment. Drawing on their own experiences and
covering topics as diverse as closing facilities, mounting a
national research initiative, reinventing a major corporation, and
dealing with invasive termites, the studies contain examples of
both good and bad outcomes and tie back to the stated leadership
principles and qualities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xiii
Leadership in the Agricultural Environment 1
Character: The Bedrock of Leaders and Leadership 13
Case Studies--How Leadership Can Make a Difference 37
1. Facing Down Nature: How a Regional Lab Survived Hurricane
Katrina (Addressing Physical Crises) 38
2. Exerting Ag Leadership in Distributed Geographic Locations
(Coordinating Dispersed Units within One Organization) 49
3. Closing and Relocating Facilities and Terminating Programs
(Leadership Challenges with Organizational Restructuring) 59
4. National Research Initiative: Creating a Shared Leadership
Vision (Bringing about a New Solution) 73
5. Battling Formosan Subterranean Termites (Forging a New
Approach) 81
6. Gathering of the Agricultural Clan (Bringing Leaders Together
without Central Authority) 90
7. Monsanto: How One Company Saw the Future and Transformed to
Seize It (Leadership's Role in a Significant Change) 96
8. Enhancing Leadership in the State Agricultural Experiment
Stations (Cultivating New Leadership) 123
9. Development of the Council for Agricultural Science and
Technology (CAST) (Enhancing a Better Understanding of Agricultural
Science and Technology) 133
Lessons Learned from Case Studies 145
Making Leadership Work for You 152
Appendixes: How Does the Scientific Agricultural System Work? 161
Appendix A. The Land-Grant System: A Key to America's Dream? How
Does It Function? 161
Appendix B. The USDA's Agricultural Research Service: Focus on
National and International Issues 165
Appendix C. The Industrial Approach to Research: Diverse Foci
Linked to Industrial Economic Effects 167
Notes 171
Bibliography 173
About the Authors 177
Index 179
For more information, please visit
www.leadershipinagriculture.com.
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