We’re against all the death squads, the ruling families, the paramilitaries, the US military aid, the bombings, the violence of the rebels and the violence of hunger, starvation and disease. We’re against violence on all sides; and everyone on all sides hates us and wants to kill us. This is what it means to be a Christian, are there any questions?

Fr. John Dear, S.J. quoting Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J. during this extraordinary interview. Go listen, be encouraged and inspired.

Painting by Alex Asher Daniel.

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