Catholic nuns light candles spelling "peace" in Arabic in front of the altar during Mass in the Church of St. Catherine in Bethlehem, West Bank, July 27. Parishes throughout the West Bank celebrated special Masses for Gaza, Iraq and Syria. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill)
by GSR Staff
"My fear of death is being challenged constantly as children, lovely young girls, old people, are being shot and some cut up with machetes . . . . A loving God must have a new life of unimaginable joy and peace prepared for these precious unknown, uncelebrated martyrs . . . . Even though I am somewhat fearful of the difficult days ahead for our people of El Salvador, I feel convinced, Lord, that you want me here, that you will give me the light and strength I need."
- Sr. Maura Clarke, MM, who was murdered by military forces in El Salvador December 2,1980, along with Sr. Ita Ford, MM, Sr. Dorothy Kazel, OSU, and Jean Donovan.