The Shepherd who Didn’t Run: Stanley Rother film comes to theaters

As civil war raged across Guatemala, Fr. Stanley Rother assured his parishioners he would not abandon them: “A shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger.” Now, his story is coming to theaters for two nights only, on August 25 and 26, with a Spanish edition premiering on August 27. Maria Scaperlanda tells us more about the film and his story. Further ReadingLearn more about the filmThe Shepherd Who Stayed: Blessed Stanley Rother’s Life Story Lights Up the Big ScreenThe Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from OklahomaGuest InfoMaría Ruiz Scaperlanda is the promoter of the canonization cause for Bl. Stanley Rother. She is also an award-winning Catholic author and journalist whose books have explored the lives of saints, missionaries and other inspiring figures of faith. She is the author of “The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma,” a widely praised biography of the first American-born priest recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com