A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura

"A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura" by journalist Eileen Markey unwraps the compelling and heart-wrenching story of Sister Maura Clarke, a figure who became emblematic of sacrifice and the fight for justice. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War in Latin America, the narrative revives the chilling day in December 1980 when Sister Maura and three other American women were brutally murdered by the US-trained Salvadoran military. Raised in a close-knit Irish immigrant community in Queens, New York, Maura's journey from a sheltered upbringing to standing shoulder to shoulder with the oppressed in Nicaragua and El Salvador encapsulates a profound evolution of faith and a relentless commitment to immigrant rights and religious freedom. The book, published on November 8, 2016, offers not only a biography but also a poignant exploration into how postwar Catholicism transformed into a beacon for activism. Suited for adult education, this narrative challenges readers to consider the depth of one's convictions and the courage to act on them in a tumultuous world.