Archbishop Romero : martyr and prophet for the new millenium / Robert Pelton, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pelton, Robert S., 1921-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Romero, Óscar A. (Óscar Arnulfo), Saint, 1917-1980--Congresses.

Romero, Óscar A.

Romero, Óscar A. (Óscar Arnulfo), Saint, 1917-1980.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xxi, 89 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Scranton : University of Scranton Press, [2006]

Summary:

In the Spring of 2005, scholars gathered at the University of Notre Dame from all over the Americas to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1980 assassination of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and to reflect on the meaning of his life and death for the Church. The seven superb essays collected in this volume by Rev. Robert Pelton, C.S.C., represent a summary of the very best of those theological and ecclesiological reflections.

Romero's formal title of archbishop gave him ecclesiastical authority, but his actions won for him ethical and moral authority and confirmed him as an authentically Gospel-based pastor. He exemplified the characteristics of the Old Testament prophets, and of Jesus Himself, calling for change and conversion, speaking out against injustice and oppression.

In the end, he was murdered by the Salvadoran authorities against whom he took his stand: martyred for being a prophet; for being a bishop who truly cared for his people. His was a "voice for the voiceless" poor of El Salvador. Although his voice has been silenced, the contributors to this volume skillfully and clearly elucidate the powerful witness and hopeful message of his life. This book is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of that message, for their lives and for the life of the Church.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Future of the Church in the Memory of Romero / Kevin F. Burke, S.J. 1

Chapter 2 Romero the Preacher / Barbara E. Reid, O.P. 17

Chapter 3 Archbishop Romero: A Bishop for the New Millennium / Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez, Translated by Elizabeth Station 33

Chapter 4 Monsenor Romero: Martyr for the Magisterium / Monsignor Ricardo Urioste Bustamante, Translated by Victor Carmona, Elizabeth Station 47

Chapter 5 Non Poena sed Causa: A Contemporary Understanding of Martyrdom / Lawrence S. Cunningham 59

Chapter 6 Sentir con la Iglesia: Archbishop Romero, an Ecclesial Mystic / Margaret Eletta Guider, OSF 73.

Notes:

Essays from a conference held in the spring of 2005 at the University of Notre Dame.

Includes bibliographical references (page [91]).

ISBN:

1589661265

9781589661264

OCLC:

69021048

Publisher Number:

9781589661264

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