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2013 and Immigration Reform
After the Election of President Obama in November of 2012, it was clear that the Hispanic vote played a decisive role in his election. And in recognition of that support, it is expected that the interests of this community be tended to and prioritized, among which is immigration reform.In the last month of 2012, immigrant support groups are shedding light on the issue by showing the effects a broken immigration system has on individuals, families, and communities. According to Color Lines Magazine, since July 2010 there have been “nearly 205,000 deportations of parents with U.S. citizen kids...
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I have some packing to do
I have some packing to do Nama Saya Ray, which means “my name is Ray” in Indonesian.  I am Claretian Missionary seminarian presently living in Chicago, IL and have been chosen to go on mission to Indonesia for the next year. I would like to invite you to join me on this mission, through this blog, as I share the experiences of missionary life from the moment I got the call-invitation (this month) to the moment I come home in January 2014. The thought that keeps running through my head at this moment is, “How did I get here?” How did I get to a point that I am preparing to leave my home...
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Hispanics and the National Elections
Hispanics and the National ElectionsAfter Election Day on November 7th, there is a lot to reflect upon for the whole country as well as for each one of us individually. For many there is a renewed sense of hope, of new beginnings. The challenge will be for everyone to actively work for a better future, starting with us and holding those in power responsible for their part.Civic engagement and participation is responsibility of every member in society. One of the principles of the Catholic Social Teaching is the Call to Community and Participation. This helps us organize society in economic...
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The Mass
The MassBy Padre FernándezImagine if the President of the United States invited a group of people for dinner in his home. They arrived late, were untidy, and chewing gum. Their children were shouting and no one corrected them. They sat however they wanted, were distracted, and when the food was served, they didn’t eat. What would you think? Probably not anything good. You would consider that they were uneducated, without any sense of common courtesy, or manners. No one would dare behave this way. And if someone invited you to an important party you would be prepared, learn the rules you must...
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Ask and we shall be given
Ask and we shall be givenBy: Alfred BallesterosWe complain about everything that happens to us and we believe that destiny cheats us and, our lives are predestined and we would never be able to change.How little faith we have to believe that we cannot change, God himself tells us: Ask and you shall be given. Everything comes in time. But sometimes we are so extreme that we want everything, we ask for to be granted like an act of magic, God can, sure he does because He is Almighty, but it is also true that he does not indulge us in our every whim.And it is also true that sometimes we do not...
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Presidential Elections and Hispanics
Presidential Elections and HispanicsSo it is that time again, another November 6th when the citizens of the United States get to vote and elect a new President. Elections happen only every four years, but each term carries with it the efforts, hopes, dreams and many times tears of a whole nation. And as such an important occurrence, it deserves the outmost commitment from all, those that are eligible to vote and those that are not.What does this mean for you? Well, if you are not registered to vote, you can do it here: http://www.rockthevote.com/rtv_voter_registration.html?source=, it is...
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