Beck, Fr Ashley
Famous martyred bishop who spoke up for the poor.
Gunned down while saying Mass during unrest in El Salvador, Romero has remained a controversial and misunderstood figure. Fr Beck shows how he was not a political martyr, but a martyr of faithfulness to Christ and his Church. Romeros impressive body of teaching, his personal holiness and sufferings are thoroughly explored here.
Reviews
"Fr Ashley Beck has provided a very readable booklet on Oscar Romero. [...] Fr Beck gives a solid introduction to Romero's life, ministry and death, as well as an introduction to his teaching and personal holiness." - Romero News, Issue 2, June 2008