St. Óscar Romero

St. Óscar Romero

Resolute Hero 1917–1980

Patronage El Salvador, Ruffling Feathers, & Persecuted Christians

Feast Day March 24

To the surprise of none of his friends and family, the boy who became Archbishop Romero entered minor seminary at the age of thirteen. He grew to be a diligent, dedicated archbishop who nonetheless wanted to avoid ruffling any feathers, despite political unrest—but the assassination of a personal friend and fellow priest inspired him to instead speak out for social causes. His advocacy ultimately led to his own assassination.

Small Snippet

Saint Óscar, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may look out for marginalized people in the ways that I am able to, that I may not succumb to complacency.

Prayer

Artistic Process

Original Image

Images I found on public domain.

Magnolia Flowers

I took these during spring.

I’m lucky I noticed these as I was walking through LIC, NY.

Cherry Blossom

Rhododendren Flowers

My neighbor’s flowers were blooming.