National Migration Week

January 8th through the 14th marks National Migration Week. It is a time to reflect on our journey as immigrants or as children of immigrants, with a focus on those who are undocumented.

2011 was a year full of hopes and struggles for the immigrant community. Immigration reform and other initiatives never came to fruition, yet our community keeps hoping. We had small victories at the local level in different states and the efforts never ceased. That’s something that still needs to be celebrated.

I consider myself a big fan of sports. As a Hispanic, soccer is in my blood and I follow it avidly around the world. But another sport I really like is volleyball. I love playing it but I also love spending time watching it and seeing great displays of athletic abilities.

Undocumented parents and education

 In our last blog we talked about Hispanic Heritage Month and all the things we should celebrate about our Latino roots. But I believe part of that pride should include recognizing the struggles that our community is going through.

Living out Our Vows
 

This past weekend my brother Sydney and I made our final profession of vows! It was a moment of great joy but was accompanied by some nervousness and a sense of responsibility. Leading up to this moment were many nights reflecting on what the Evangelical Councils (vows) mean to me; chastity, poverty, and obedience. Much can be said about these vows and over the next few weeks I will write a brief reflection about each one.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 marks in the U.S. what has become known as National Hispanic Heritage Month. Every year, Hispanics have the chance to celebrate and reminisce about our heritage and what makes us unique, without being arrogant, in this country.

But what is the month about? What do we celebrate? This month should be a time to look inward and to express gratitude for all we have and for all we can offer this country. It is a time to celebrate the best of what Latinos have to offer this great nation.