Sermon Illustrations on Preferential Option
6 illustrations found
Romero: Christ Crucified in the Poor - Liberation (Matthew 25:31-46)
In the heart of El Salvador, a small chapel stood as a beacon of hope amid despair. It was here that Archbishop Oscar Romero, a man of profound faith and fiery conviction, would gather with the faithful, often speaking not...
Cesar Chavez: Emptying Privilege for Solidarity - Liberation (Philippians 2)
In the poignant film *Cesar Chavez*, we see not just a man, but a movement—a heartbeat for justice that resonates through the fields of California. Picture the sun beating down mercilessly on rows of laboring farmworkers, their hands stained with...
Romero: God Hears the Cry of the Poor - Liberation (Exodus 3)
In the heart of El Salvador, amidst the shadow of political turmoil and poverty, Archbishop Oscar Romero experienced a divine awakening that forever changed his life and the lives of countless others. It was a day that began like any...
Romero: Preferential Love for the Poor - Liberation (1 John 4:7-8)
In the heart of El Salvador, during a time of great strife and suffering, Archbishop Oscar Romero became a beacon of hope for the marginalized. Imagine a crowded church, its wooden pews filled with campesinos, their faces etched with the...
The Letters: Catholic Social Teaching in Action - Catholic (Micah 6:8)
In the film *The Letters*, we are invited into the quiet, yet profoundly impactful life of Mother Teresa, a woman who became a living testament to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Picture the bustling streets of Kolkata, where life...
Romero: Mission as Solidarity With the Oppressed - Liberation (Great Commission)
Every once in a while, a moment comes along that changes everything—like the moment Archbishop Oscar Romero witnessed the harrowing murder of his dear friend, Father Rutilio Grande, right before his eyes. Imagine the scene: a humble church in El...