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Romero's Body Offered for the Poor - Liberation (Romans 12:1-2)

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Oscar Romero preached Romans 12:1-2 literally: "We must be willing to give even our life for the poor." Days later, he was assassinated while celebrating Mass—his body becoming sacrifice at the altar....

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Scripture References

Romans 12:1-2

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