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  • Óscar Romero: Saint of Liberation

  • By: Michael Lee
  • Narrated by: Michael Lee
  • Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)

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Óscar Romero: Saint of Liberation

By: Michael Lee
Narrated by: Michael Lee
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"[Oscar Romero] constructed peace with the force of love, and gave testimony of his faith in his life." (Pope Francis)

A voice for the voiceless and a champion of human rights, Blessed Oscar Romero (1917-1980) is beloved around the world. In six lectures, you are invited to explore his life and legacy.

Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador was an exemplar of faith in action. Under the guidance of Dr. Michael Lee, you will explore Romero's fascinating life: his humble beginnings, his courageous years as archbishop of a war-torn country, and his tragic assassination while celebrating the Eucharist. Through it all Romero offered powerful theological reflections on Christ, spirituality, and the meaning of Christian life today.

You will begin with Romero's background, particularly his traditional theological training in Rome. You will then discover how that training was challenged by the changes in El Salvador and the church, prompting Romero to undergo a profound transformation. You will explore how themes like conversion, martyrdom, and the political dimension of faith all reach a new depth of meaning in light of Romero's example.

Romero is an example not only to people of faith but also to those who are concerned about the ongoing struggles in our world today. He is a model for our times who will challenge and enrich all people to find ways to contribute to the betterment of our world.

(Photo of Óscar Romero courtesy of the Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen)

©2016 Now You Know Media Inc. (P)2016 Now You Know Media Inc.
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"Michael Lee is clearly the perfect person to guide you through the astonishing life of Saint Oscar Romero, one of the spiritual giants of our time. Deeply familiar with Romero's life and times, thoughtful in his appreciation of his spirituality, and blessed with a superb theological mind, Lee has succeeded in providing a superb introduction to someone he obviously loves and admires." (James Martin, SJ, editor of America Magazine and author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage)

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A story that needs to be told.

This story of a modern saint needed to be told because it took the Church decades to recognize his martyrdom while the people of his Parish, his Archdiocese and the country of El Salvador knew instantly. it is the story of the conversion of an Archbishop.

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Inspiring short course on Oscar Romero.

Oscar Romero was the first Latin American public figure I learned about many years ago in college, and one of the first Catholic leaders I came to admire. I am thrilled and inspired, 13 years later, to hear this short but comprehensive course on now-Saint Oscar Romero. May you also listen and be inspired!

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A quick overview of a life that changed the world

It’s obvious that the reader and author, a scholar who’s studied his subject for years and has a lot of respect for Fr. Romero.

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