Latino Catholicism


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Discusses the growing population of Hispanic-Americans worshipping in the Catholic Church in the United States.




The Power of Forgiveness: Pope Francis on Reconciliation


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The Power of Forgiveness, Pope Francis on Reconciliation calls the reader to explore the mercy of God, received in a profound way by turning toward God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This heartfelt collection of the Pope's reflections on the need for repentance, awareness of sin, God's divine mercy, forgiveness of others, and confession and absolution, is a transformative read for Catholics of all vocational states!




Renewing the Vision


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This volume provides all who minister to young people with an effective blueprint for building a truly meaningful ministry




Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan


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"Developed by the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops"--T.p. verso.




Reflexiones


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Timothy Matovina and Hosffman Ospino join their voices in this coauthored collaboration that brings together their best insights about ministry with Hispanic Catholics in the United States. Drawing from research and analysis done during the last decade, Matovina and Ospino help us to understand important realities that define the U.S. Hispanic Catholic experience today.




Pastoral Care and Counseling with Latino/as


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To equip ministry professionals in their work with and for Latino/as, the largest minority and fastest-growing group in the U.S., Montilla and Medina center their presentation on families and rituals as the heart and soul of the Hispanic community and the key to caregiving. In that context they unfold a variegated picture of the particular cultural guideposts for Hispanics in the U.S. today, especially their symbols and rituals, attitudes toward health and healing, abiding faith, and contemporary quest for creative agency and dignity. Book jacket.




Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy: National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry - Discípulos Misioneros en Salida con Alegría: Plan Pastoral Nacional para el Ministerio Hispano/Latino


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This is a dual-language book, formatted with an English translation in the front and Spanish translation in the back. The Hispanic/Latino community is a blessing from God for the Church and for our country. During the last few decades in particular, Hispanics/Latinos have reinvigorated the life and mission of thousands of parishes and other Catholic institutions and organizations. Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy: National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry addresses the entire Church in the United States and seeks to strengthen the Church's response to the Hispanic/Latino presence, while embracing and fostering the contributions of Hispanic/Latino Catholics as missionary disciples serving the entire People of God. This document from the U.S. bishops comes in direct response to the priorities, recommendations, and pastoral insights generated during the V National Encuentro for Hispanic/Latino Ministry. Given the ongoing growth of the Hispanic/Latino population across the country, the establishment of Hispanic/Latino ministry in more parishes and other pastoral settings is a high priority. Included in the National Pastoral Plan are the following: The vision and pastoral guidelines that provide a strong foundation for Hispanic/Latino ministry intended for pastoral ministers and educators Pastoral strategies and priorities for dioceses, parishes, regions, and other pastoral settings for pastoral ministers at various levels of experience in Hispanic/Latino ministry National objectives and activities, led by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, for implementation over the next ten years Este es un libro en dos idiomas, formateado con una traducción al inglés al principio y una traducción al español al final. La presencia hispana/latina entre nosotros es una bendición de Dios para la Iglesia y para nuestro país. Particularmente en las últimas décadas, hemos sido testigos de cómo nuestra comunidad hispana/latina ha revitalizado la vida y la misión de miles de parroquias y otras instituciones y organizaciones católicas. Discípulos Misioneros en Salida con Alegría: Plan Pastoral Nacional para el Ministerio Hispano/Latino se dirige a toda la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos, con el propósito de fortalecer la respuesta de la Iglesia a la presencia hispana/latina, al tiempo que acoge y fomenta las contribuciones de los católicos hispanos/latinos como discípulos misioneros al servicio de todo el Pueblo de Dios. Este documento de los obispos de los Estados Unidos es una respuesta directa a las prioridades, recomendaciones y perspectivas pastorales generadas durante el V Encuentro Nacional de Pastoral Hispana/Latina. Dado el continuo crecimiento de la población hispana/latina en todo el país, el establecimiento de la pastoral hispana/latina en más parroquias y otros entornos pastorales constituye una máxima prioridad. Este Plan Pastoral Nacional incluye lo siguiente: La visión y las líneas de acción pastoral crean una base sólida para la pastoral hispana/latina y están dirigidas a los ministros pastorales y a los educadores Estrategias y prioridades pastorales para diócesis, parroquias, regiones y otros entornos pastorales y para ministros pastorales con diversos niveles de experiencia en la pastoral hispana/latina Objetivos y actividades nacionales, dirigidos por la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB), para su implementación en los próximos diez años




A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent


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Lent. With children. Mom and theologian Maria Christina Morrow can relate to your sigh. Lent is a time of sacrifice, but Lent with little ones (or medium ones, or older ones) can seem like sacrifice with an extra helping of penance. Why? Because parenting comes with its own set of sacrifices, made daily. But being a busy parent doesn't mean you (and the whole family) can't do Lent well. A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent is the book you've been looking for. It's a quick, easy, all-in-one Lenten resource that starts your day off with Scripture, reflection, prayer - and achievable ideas to help busy parents make the most of Lent. Each day, you'll find: A theme for the day The daily Mass readings (no hunting for another book or device) A brief reflection - a 5-minute read A quick and easy Catholic practice for the day A one-line aspirational prayer And, for those days when you want more, an additional reflection and questions for journaling or meditation With A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent you can live Lent well, even in the middle of your beautiful, busy, and sometimes messy family life.




Pathways of Hope and Faith Among Hispanic Teens


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Building on the largest national survey of teenage religion ever conducted, leading Catholic and Protestant experts recount in unprecedented detail the experiences of God, faith, community, youth ministry, and family among the fastest-growing segment of young people in the country--Latinos. Listen as young Hispanics describe their faith and hopes in their own words; gain understanding of the major issues affecting their religious development and life prospects; and improve your ministry or family life with insightful pastoral recommendations. Note: Please allow 7-14 days for delivery.