Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero was born in Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador on August 15, 1917. He was the second of seven children born to parents Santos Romero and Guadalupe de Jesus Santos. At the age of twelve, his parents were not able to afford his education and therefore apprenticed him to a carpenter. Oscar trained to be a carpenter, but he always knew he wanted to be a priest. When he was just thirteen years old, he left home to study at a seminary in the city of San Miguel (Kellogg). There
Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez was a bishop from the Catholic Church in the Salvador. He turned out to be the fourth Archbishop of San Salvador after Luis Chavez in February of 1977. Bishop Romero was born in August 15 of 1917 and dies March 24 of 1980 in the Salvador. During his youth, he got accepted into a minor seminary in San Miguel when he was thirteen, then he was also got accepted to the national seminary in San Salvador but he got the opportunity to finish his studies at the Gregorian
Running head: OSCAR ROMERO 1 Spring 15 Oscar Romero Mahmoud Zeidan REL 317 Niagara University  Running head: OSCAR ROMERO 2 Introduction Oscar Amulfo Romero was a Roman Catholic priest in El Salvator. Romero was a priest during the 1960s and 1970s. Oscar Romero became Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977. His role with the Roman Catholic Church continued for years after. His ties with the Roman Catholic Church extended within human rights. There were systematic acts of persecution, oppression
to the oppressed and a challenge to the oppressors. Oscar Romero was born in 1917 and taken away in 1980. He was appointed Archbishop in 1977. Before he served his term, the Church in Central America was being protested by two political ideals. One was those priests who wanted non-confrontation with the Church and the state. And those who thought the Church should have say in the government and what it was doing. Romero was chosen because he was thought to be a “middle man” whom
Oscar Romero, Liberation Theology and the Catholic Church In the post-World War II era, the globe was polarized by two idealistically divergent superpowers; the United States and the Soviet Union, two nations that strived to promote capitalism and communism, respectively, throughout the globe. Nowhere was this struggle more apparent than in developing countries with shaky political and economic backbones. Specifically, in Latin America the old, corrupt and often totalitarian regimes were threatened
15th 1917, Oscar Romero was sent to study for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained in April 1942. He embraced a simple lifestyle and was a popular preacher who responded with real compassion to the plight of the poor. He gave dedicated pastoral service to the diocese of San
Is Oscar Romero a prophet? The main focus of this essay is Oscar Romero and how he is a prophet, like Isaiah, a messianic prophet. A prophet is someone who speaks for God or the Word of God. Oscar Romero was an archbishop who was changed after the death of his good friend. Oscar Romero spoke the Word of God to save his people, the people of El Salvador, and changed the world forever. Even though there was a war going on, he still gave hope to the people of El Salvador by preaching the Word of God
Justice in "Romero" The influential and gripping film, " Romero", directed by John Duigan, portrays the life and death of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The movie shows the world through the eyes of the El Salvadorian people during the 1980's, when poverty and military rule flourished over the people. The country of El Salvador was run by an elite group of few who controlled most of the power and money, leaving the majority of the people deprived and powerless. This imbalance in the social system left
reason for this essay is not to persuade the minds of its readers. However, what I do intend to do is introduce to the readers the philosophical words and powerful confidence of Archbishop Romero. First I will give a brief but detailed introduction of Archbishop Oscar before explaining why I feel Oscar Romero in regards to previous course lectures, group discussions and the book “The Violence of Love” by James Brockman; is an ethical prophet in the tradition of Hebrew prophecy in the eighth century
Oscar Romero was born on August 15, 1917 in El Salvador. He was appointed Archbishop of El Salvador on February 23, 1977. When Romero was appointed as an Archbishop many priests were disappointed, especially those openly aligning with Marxism. On 12 March 1977, Rutilio Grande, a progressive Jesuit priest and personal friend of Romero who had been creating self-reliance groups among the poor campesinos, was assassinated do to what he was doing to help out the poor people in the community. His death
Suffering as Christ Did Some people may agree with this statement because Jesus suffered immense torture, death and cruelty. We know this because in Mark’s Gospel there is the story of Jesus’ crucifixion where he got mocked, beat and stripped him. Jesus suffered and was made to carry his cross people shouted abuse at him and laughed at him questioning his power. Just before Jesus died he shouted “My God, My God, why did you abandon me?” People today it could be said are not willing to suffer
vivid drama portrays the last three years in the life of the Salvadoran bishop, Oscar Romero. He became archbishop in 1977 and was assassinated while giving a mass on March 24, 1980, in San Salvador's Divine Providence Hospital Chapel. Through this inspiring work written by John Sacret Young, we witness the transformation of a modest Catholic as he is exposed to the violence and human suffering in his country. Romero begins his service as archbishop with the support of the rich and powerful Catholics
the Catholic Church to start denouncing the government’s actions. Thus, as the Civil War started to rise, the church started to radicalize and to and spoke up against the government’s actions. One of its most fervent advocates was Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero, who during his short time as the Archbishop of San Salvador manifested hi... ... middle of paper ... ...t years of the war started after 1980, and ended in 1992 with the Peace Treaty of Chapultepec, Mexico. This treaty did not bring the
us to live for the lives of others. It is our duty as Christians to save the poor and needy. The Roman Catholic Church has strong beliefs in the Eucharist, and as seen in the movie, Romero, the Eucharist is also the source and summit of our lives; it transforms us to care for our neighbors. Archbishop Oscar Romero lived a life that showcased the Eucharist as the source and summit; he transformed himself into living a life in the service of others. The Catholic Church is based around the Eucharist
In the film Romero the main character Oscar Romero demonstrates various virtues such as charity and love, distributive justice and theological . Romero was a figure who was a hero towards people he made a change in society due to the virtues he carried out. To live a well Christian life we should recognize that virtues are a highly important like Romero said " Aspire not to have more but to be more" , In order to live in a community with respect we see it is hard to do because of the conflict
Dagoberto Gilb’s “Romero’s Shirt” tells the story of Romero—the protagonist, a family man whose favorite shirt was taken from his juniper. A momentous episode occurs in Romero’s life when he decides to allow an old man cut his juniper which he usually does himself. Before this episode Romero was washing his car and because he didn’t want his shirt to get wet he put it on the juniper. In front of the house came the old man offering his service, Romero who usually doesn’t accustom to this type of jobs
Oscar de la Renta’s Childhood and Journey to Happiness On July 22, 1932,s one of the world’s most renowned fashion designers, Oscar de la Renta, was born to his parents Carmen Maria Antonia Fiallo and Oscar Avelino Renta in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. De la Renta is the eldest and the only boy of seven children. Despite living in a politically corrupt country, Oscar lived a relatively happy life in a financially secured and overprotective Catholic family. The only bad thing la Renta complained
The Important Message in Romero [1] Can film as a medium make any sense of History? Most of the time that seems not even to be the issue. So-called “historical” movies such as Pocahontas and Glory have been attacked for straying from the recorded facts of the events they portray in an attempt to tell a more attractive story. This practice has its roots in the movie-making process. Hollywood exists to make money, do not be fooled. Movies cost millions of dollars to film, print, release
situation for those in need. Oscar Romero was one person who was willing to put his life at risk to help the poor in El Salvador.
In the movie Romero, Archbishop Romero changes very much in his understanding of love and in his understanding of true conscience. At first Romero is just a priest who isn’t really concerned about the poor and how they are being oppressed, but when Romero is chosen to be the new Archbishop his friend, who is assassinated, I think has a slight impact on him. But I think when his friend is assassinated is when he really starts to realize what is happening to the country of El Salvador and how the government