A juicio abierto

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their sincere pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing the many unintentional mistakes made through mind, speech, and conduct can become disconcerting. Naturally one begins to wonder, “Is it too late to apologize?”, “How to forgive and forget in unhealthy relationships?” and, “How to forgive yourself - both for mistakes of the past and for ongoing mistakes in the present?” One of the most powerful tools for spiritual healing of both past and present is repentance with...

Devotion to the Blessed Mother is at the heart of Hispanic Catholicism. Timothy Matovina, chairman of the theology department at the University of Notre Dame and former codirector of the Institute for Latino Studies, offers a short introduction to the important role of Mary in Catholic faith. This new addition to Ave Maria Press’s Recursos para el ministerio hispano series provides lay ministers, catechists, and others in ministry with a grounding in contemporary theology about Mary that is necessary for pastoral ministry. Hispanic Catholics have a deep devotion to Mary and rightly...

Una mirada cultivada a la cuestión religiosa desde la prensa. Los periódicos no pertenecen a lo que se denomina "literatura canónica". Pero ¿acaso la captación de los momentos relevantes de cada día no se asemeja a lo que, en aquellas lejanías, hicieron los autores de las Sagradas Escrituras? Se ha dicho que la lectura del periódico es la oración matinal del hombre contemporáneo. Incluso Karl Barth consideraba que, para hacer teología, hay que tener en una mano la Biblia y en la otra el periódico. Esta colección de artículos aborda la cuestión religiosa desde diversas...

The 25 booklets included in this handsome case—one for each day of Advent—perfectly capture the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. Each booklet is richly illustrated with yuletide motifs and includes descriptions of Christmas customs from around the world, as well as seasonal recipes and ideas for household decorations such as garlands, Christmas ornaments, stars for the tree, and cards. Also included is a traditional Novena de Aguinaldos prayer in an accordion-fold format that is intended to be read on each of the nine days preceding Christmas. This gorgeous set is bound to bring...