{"product_id":"the-violence-of-love-9781570755354","title":"The Violence of Love","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Violence of Love: Oscar Romero's Prophetic Voice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThese selections from the sermons and writings of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador share the message of a holy prophet of modern times. Three short years transformed Archbishop Oscar Romero from a conservative defender of the status quo into one of the church's most outspoken voices of the oppressed. Though silenced by an assassin's bullet, his spirit—and the challenge of his life—lives on. He was beatified by Pope Francis in 2015.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Testament of Faith and Courage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis collection captures the prophetic witness of Archbishop Romero during his final years in El Salvador. His sermons and writings reveal a spiritual leader who chose solidarity with the poor and marginalized over institutional comfort. The selections document his transformation and unwavering commitment to gospel justice, even in the face of death threats.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential Reading for Catholic Social Teaching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe Violence of Love serves as primary source material for understanding modern martyrdom and the church's preferential option for the poor. Romero's words address poverty, violence, and human dignity with theological depth and pastoral compassion. His beatification in 2015 confirmed his status as a model of Christian witness for the contemporary church.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Translation and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nEdited and translated by James R. Brockman, S.J., a Jesuit scholar who dedicated years to preserving Romero's legacy. Father Brockman's expertise ensures accurate translation of Romero's Spanish sermons while maintaining their prophetic power and theological nuance. His work includes the acclaimed biography Romero: A Life, establishing him as a leading authority on the archbishop.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nJames R. Brockman, S.J. (1926-1999) was a native of Cincinnati, OH, and earned degrees from Xavier University, Loyola University Chicago and West Baden College, IN. He was ordained a Jesuit in 1960 and served a number of years in Peru as well in Hispanic ministry in the dioceses of Gary, IN, and Little Rock, AR. Father Brockman wrote and translated a number of books on Archbishop Romero, including Romero: A Life.","brand":"Orbis Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681192710418,"sku":"9781570755354","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_838459ab-3302-4c26-ae6d-1d608e033e4f.jpg?v=1733950209","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-violence-of-love-9781570755354","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}