A review by andreagaddis
The Violence of Love by Oscar A. Romero

4.0

A great book for meditation as it includes excerpts from Archbishop Romero's homilies and speeches. The sections are both labeled by theme and arranged chronologically so it can be read in two ways: 1) As the story of the El Salvador Revolution through the words of Romero's weekly homilies and radio broadcasts or 2) As a reflection on different standards of social justice (i.e. the section "Option for the Poor"). In this way, you can flip to a section you are drawn to at that time and read Romero's passionate response to the horrors surrounding him.
In any case, Romero's words are truly beautiful and reflective of great insight in a confusing time and place. No wonder his words inspired so many people in and outside of his country.