Dorothy Day’s pregnancy brought an incredible sense of happiness to her life. Even without fully embracing God, she still felt “... so much in love, so settled, so secure that now I had found what I was looking for” (Day 136). Disparately, Forster’s reaction to her pregnancy once again conflicted with her beliefs. The happiness that she thought she found was unfortunately a short one. This is mainly because “... Forster did not believe in bringing children into such a world as we lived in. He still was obsessed by the war. His fear of responsibility, his dislike of having the control of others, his extreme individualism made him feel that he of all men should not be a father” (Day 136). Despite all the conflicts, Dorothy Day eventually decided
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Despite knowing that choosing to baptize her daughter, Tamar, and herself would make her lose the relationship with Forster and change her entire life style, she still carried on her decisions. Wishing to live under God in an orderly and peaceful matter, she understood that the leap of faith was necessary. She says, “Faith that works through love is the mark of the supernatural life. God always give us a chance to show our preference for Him. With Abraham it was to sacrifice his only son. With me it was to give up my married life with Forster.” (Day 256). The story of Abraham and Isaac effectively delivers the message of faith to Catholics. In spite of Isaac being Abraham’s beloved son, Abraham is willing to sacrifice his son when being asked. Abraham’s reasoning is simply to follow and obey the faith that he chooses to embrace. Thus, Dorothy Day used the Abraham and Isaac story to convey her strong sense of belief in faith. “The Hound of Heaven” also inspired Day to understand the meaning of happiness in life. Thompson wrote, "Lo! Naught contents thee who content'st not Me" (Thompson, 110). People need to understand that if they do not feel content with God’s presence, then there will be nothing that will content them. Therefore, the faith in God will lead people to happiness and
Despite knowing that choosing to baptize her daughter, Tamar, and herself would make her lose the relationship with Forster and change her entire life style, she still carried on her decisions. Wishing to live under God in an orderly and peaceful matter, she understood that the leap of faith was necessary. She says, “Faith that works through love is the mark of the supernatural life. God always give us a chance to show our preference for Him. With Abraham it was to sacrifice his only son. With me it was to give up my married life with Forster.” (Day 256). The story of Abraham and Isaac effectively delivers the message of faith to Catholics. In spite of Isaac being Abraham’s beloved son, Abraham is willing to sacrifice his son when being asked. Abraham’s reasoning is simply to follow and obey the faith that he chooses to embrace. Thus, Dorothy Day used the Abraham and Isaac story to convey her strong sense of belief in faith. “The Hound of Heaven” also inspired Day to understand the meaning of happiness in life. Thompson wrote, "Lo! Naught contents thee who content'st not Me" (Thompson, 110). People need to understand that if they do not feel content with God’s presence, then there will be nothing that will content them. Therefore, the faith in God will lead people to happiness and