Remembering Oscar Romero

I was too young and politically unconscious to have been much affected by Oscar Romero’s assassination in 1980. But two years later, as an undergraduate at Yale, I found myself listening to the compelling and horrific stories of refugees from Central America who were in safe house churches in New Haven. Yesterday was the anniversary of his martyrdom, and it seems to me more important than ever to remember his faith and hope, as well as his commitments to peace and justice. There are many resources available on the net for remembering his life and work. I recommend supporting the Ignacio-Martín Baró fund as a concrete and clear way to move forward in justice.