it's about a human being who grew. The archbishop evolved from an ordinary and quite timid person to a great popular hero. But he could have been a rabbi during World War II, fighting the Nazis, or a Tibetan monk against the Chinese. The purpose is to show the way a human being can reach the heights of humanity, and how one man can make a difference.'" (Champlin, p. 1)
Catholic Social Teachings:
The film is a great accomplishment for achieving this above-noted sense of universality and for still dealing honestly in Catholic themes and teachings. For Romero, equally as critical as his personal faith in God was his connection to the Catholic community that surrounded him. What made Romero so important to El Salvadorians was his clear identification with the faith and the desire for peace...
Romero, in turn, would be empowered by these sentiments, raised up to the courage of his challenge by the sense of duty to his fellow Catholics and ultimately martyred while standing on an unflagging conception of justice.
Conclusion:
Romero's story is a tragic one to be certain. The Archbishop is ultimately murdered in cold blood inside his own church for standing on his principles. However, he would leave behind a testament to the power of faith to inspire others to the call of justice.
Works Cited:
Champlin, C. (1989). Raul Julia's Archbishop Romero: A Hero, a Saint and a Human Being. New York Times.
Duigan, J. (1989). Romero. Paulist Pictures.
