Most know St. Óscar Romero as the courageous archbishop of El Salvador who spoke out for the poor and oppressed, ultimately giving his life as a martyr for justice. Yet Romero was also a man of profound prayer and contemplation whose intimate relationship with Christ shaped every act of his advocacy and care for the people of El Salvador.
Mission to Love offers a thirty-day retreat drawn from Romero’s homilies, with daily readings, brief prayers, and evening reflections designed to draw you into God’s presence. Each day invites you to walk alongside Romero, encountering the Gospel demands that shaped his courage and compassion, and meeting Christ in all people— especially the poor and marginalized.
Through this retreat, you will discover Romero’s vision of authentic Christian life and the radical call to carry out a true mission of love in a world marked by suffering. This was the call that inspired so many and ultimately cost him his life. Today, it remains a prophetic message our Church and world urgently need.
Part of the Great Spiritual Teachers series, this book provides a month of daily readings from one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved spiritual guides—perfect for anyone seeking to ground their spiritual life in prayer, reflection, and the enduring wisdom of the saints.
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| Format: | Paperback book |
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| Product code: | AM804542 |
| Dimensions: | 5" x 7" |
| Length: | 128 pages |
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Ave Maria Press
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| ISBN: | 9781646804542 |
| 1-2 copies | $10.51 each |
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| 3-9 copies | $10.03 each |
| 10-49 copies | $9.56 each |
| 50-99 copies | $9.32 each |
| 100+ copies | $8.96 each |
Praise
“In these pages, you will encounter not just the words of a saint but the beating heart of the Gospel itself. Archbishop Óscar Romero shows us what it means to live our faith with courage in a world that desperately needs God’s love. His call to conversion, his defense of the poor, and his witness of radical love speaks as powerfully today as they did in El Salvador forty five years ago. This book will challenge you, inspire you, and draw you deeper into the mystery of Christ who walks among us still—Cristo que camina con nosotros, especially among los más pobres, the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters.”
Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Founder of Corazón Puro
“Todd Walatka’s beautifully crafted book brings Archbishop Romero’s words to life and offers us a rich source for daily reflection and application. Romero’s words, the guiding thought for each day, and the evening review strengthen our desire to respond more deeply to God present in each other and in the world. Mission to Love is truly a gift for all of us seeking to walk in God’s company.”
“St. Óscar Romero has long been one of my heroes, and Mission to Love beautifully captures why. In these pages, Romero’s voice is as clear and compelling as ever—rooted in prayer, fierce in love, and unshakable in hope. Todd Walatka’s skillful selections take us from the quiet depths of Romero’s contemplation to the bold fire of his preaching, showing how the infinite worth of every person is not just a belief but a call to action. Read this book slowly, let Romero’s words sink in, and you’ll find yourself drawn into the same mission of love that shaped his life—and can transform ours.”
Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, “One-Minute Jesuit” on Instagram and author of The Freedom of Missing Out
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