Archbishop Romero and Spiritual Leadership in the Modern World

by Robert S. Pelton (Contributor), Claudia Bernardi (Contributor), Michael E. Rev. Connors C.S.C. (Contributor)

Archbishop Romero and Spiritual Leadership in the Modern World presents a contemporary and integrated understanding of one of the most remarkable pastoral leaders of our time. This bishop, Oscar Romero of El Salvador, experienced deeply the overwhelming sufferings of the Salvadoran people, as well as those within himself. He cried out in vain to Presidents Carter and Reagan, “no more arms to El Salvador,” but his pleas were not heard at that time. Knowing that he would soon be murdered, Romero promised that he would rise again in the Salvadoran people. This book illustrates how this is happening and conclusively demonstrates that by respecting transparency and with dogged perseverance, a nonviolent public leader can become an influential leader, even in times of the most savage repression and marginalization. Archbishop Romero accomplished precisely that through determination, courage, and honing his public skills, while simultaneously conducting himself in deeply spiritual ways.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published June 9, 2015

Reviews

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

It lays out the socio-economic disparity of El Salavador in the 1970-1980s and alludes to a similar disparity today. It describes the history of a shy, introverted parish priest who would rather ghost-write for the apostolic nuncio than be in the forefront of any controversy. Yet when faced with the injustices he sees, along with the assassination of a dear friend Fr. Rutilio Grande, SJ; this "ordinary man does extraordinary things", championing and giving voice to the poor.