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Caught up in the sweep of history
When I am troubled by the times in which we live, I turn to Óscar Romero.
It is a challenging task to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
by Alma Tinoco Ruiz
Take & Read: Ethics
New books that are shaping discussions about ethics in a capitalist society
by Jonathan Tran
Óscar Romero’s political theology
Does sainthood risk blunting Romero’s witness? Michael Lee offers a timely inoculation.
by J. Scott Jackson
Oscar Romero's wisdom for today
The Salvadoran archbishop was thoroughly of his own time. But his words speak to us too.
by Elizabeth Palmer
This month in 1980, the Salvadoran archbishop was assassinated—shortly after preaching on John 12.
By Celeste Kennel-Shank