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In reply to the discussion: Bishop Oscar Romero is on his way to being a saint. If he doesn't make it, [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,686 posts)28. It's because of martyrdom, not miracles.
Although it's controversial, they are claiming Romero's assassination arose from his work with the poor (liberation theology), and because his doing so was an expression of his faith, he died a martyr. Martyrs don't have to do miracles. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/11/oscar-romero-martyr_n_6444574.html
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Bishop Oscar Romero is on his way to being a saint. If he doesn't make it, [View all]
Hoppy
May 2015
OP
I am aware of that, it just appears that the person I was responding to was not.
cbayer
May 2015
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