The Church Cannot Remain Silent: Unpublished Letters and Other Writings

Personal letters by Blessed Oscar Romero reveal the heart and faith of one of the outstanding Christian witnesses of our time.

This new collection of personal letters by Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador offers a fresh and revealing portrait of a shepherd who laid down his life for his flock. Addressed to the scores of people who wrote him for advice or encouragement, these candid letters show his determination to uphold and strengthen the faith of his people, to "think and feel" with the church, and to bear witness to the God of Life. Included are a biographical essay by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and a conclusion by Msgr. Ricardo Urioste, former Vicar General for the Archdiocese of San Salvador.