A Shepherd In The Field

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"We experience here great contrasts in the life of our society, in economic, political, and cultural marginalization. In a word, injustice. The church cannot remain silent in the face of such misery, for to do so would be to betray the gospel, it would be to become complicit with those who here trample human rights." - Oscar Romero My brothers and sisters in Christ, As a bishop in this Church, I am called to a sacred responsibility. It is the heritage of prophets, apostles, martyrs and all who have looked to God in hope. I said holy vows to proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ boldly. To enlighten the minds and stir up the conscience of the people of God. I will be merciful to all, show compassion to the poor and strangers, and defend those who have no helper. Thus, I must write this letter to encourage our Church to embrace the cruciform life and to enter into the suffering of those who suffer. As followers of Christ, we are called to be bold, courageous and...