Ministerio hispano

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...

Como nos sentimos cuando alguien nos lastima o nos trata injustamente? O cuando sufrimos por hacer lo correcto? Con frecuencia, estas experiencias causan sentimientos de frustracion, amargura, e incluso ira. Sin embargo, Dios llama a sus hijas a mostrar una respuesta diferente, una que resulta inesperada para aquellos que nos rodean. El desea que cultivemos un espiritu afable y apacible, uno que haga ver al mundo la realidad de nuestro Padre celestial, y que le glorifique aun mas. Elizabeth George takes readers through a thought-provoking study of Peter's teachings on handling trials and...

A multi-authored, ecumenical book presents a theology of ministry based on the experience of Hispanic communities in the United States, with a variety of essays relating a biblical passage to a specific ministerial theme, such as the transforming power of the Resurrection. (Christianity)

Centrado en el tema del silencio, Ignacio Larrañaga presenta la figura de María de una forma convincente y fiel a las fuentes del Evangelio. La obra, convertida ya en un clásico de la espiritualidad del siglo XX, se divide en cuatro sugerentes capítulos donde se traza una verdadera semblanza espiritual de la Madre del Salvador. La prosa de Larrañaga hace vibrar al lector que queda cautivado por el argumento y la forma de presentarlo.

These days the terms good and God seem synonymous. We believe what's generally accepted as good must be in line with God's will. Generosity, humility, justiceAnd—good. Selfishness, arrogance, crueltyAnd—evil. The distinction seems pretty straightforward. But is that all there is to it? If good is so obvious, why does the Bible say that we need discernment to recognize it'. Forgiveness is the bridge that enables dialogue to regain trust, and strengthen the relationship. If we don't forgive and ask for forgiveness, we may kill the illusion and joy of sharing our lives with each other....