Today is the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of four American churchwomen who worked among the poor in El Salvador: Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, two Maryknoll Sisters; Dorothy Kazel, an Ursuline Sister; and Jean Donovan, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner. The story of their work for justice is here. Also, Maryknoll has produced a video here. There are many fine books on the four martyrs, including The Same Fate as the Poor, written by a Maryknoll Sister.
May all Christians who work for social justice find inspiration in their work. May all who dismiss social justice as not a part of the Christian life see their sacrifice. May we all take the side of the marginalized, as Christ did. May Holy Martyrs Maura, Ita, Dorothy and Jean, pray for us.
An inspiring way to star my day. and I second the request by Mr Killoan.
And, since we have individuals now in positions of power, and who, apparently, are Catholics committed to the teaching fo the Church - perhaps a campaign (letter, blog, email, personall
visits, etc.) targeting them with the positinve, and uplifiting message of the church exemplified by these people, mbith be useful.
Have you thought about a "Book of Prayers for the Modern World"? That would be warmly received.
The horror of that story should remind all of us that being a martyr is something very much a part of our time. The Church may not have canonized the four women, but I believe Fr. Martin is right to refer to them as ''saints''. RIP