On the one hand, I experienced the guilt of surviving Hurricane Harvey, and on the other, the guilt of surviving harsh immigration laws.
Prepare your jump
For me, anxious dreams represent a call to change. But change is hard. Change is difficult because it involves hard work — a multistep process that must be surrounded by prayer and discernment.
The gift of mentoring: Making the unbreakable chain stronger and wider
A mentorship relationship is a gift that makes us better people because it involves sacred moments of trust, belief, generosity and empowerment.
Learning to interact with the word ‘no’
While it is true that saying “no” may be risky, and may bring unexpected consequences, learning to say “no” is very important. It will help us to set healthy boundaries and to avoid draining and/or abusive personal, professional, or ministerial relationships.
The month of May brings tears but also graduation, buildings and a bright future
Graduations are memorable and joyful experiences. Graduations are sad, too, however, as I realize that these students will not walk the halls and the classrooms of the university again on a daily basis. So I find myself with mixed feelings of celebration as well as grief.
The power of confessions
La versión en español está disponible aquí. Last month was the spring board meeting of the Latina Leadership Institute, the organization that I co-founded, and which I serve as executive director. A few days prior to this event, I sat…
Walking in someone else’s shoes
La versión en español está disponible aquí. This year has been an interesting one for me. Due to diverse speaking engagements or personal encounters with friends, I have learned about people’s passions and commitments to particular social issues. These interactions…
Will I need to take my passport everywhere I go now?
As we discern the demands of these new times, let us contemplate with devotion the God who loves the stranger, the widow, the orphan, the poor and the oppressed. As we contemplate God, we will discern our call to action, too.
The power of memories
Memories are vital for human beings. They assist us in developing a sense of identity and belonging. They protect us by helping us to remember previous hurts and dangers. But they also give us a sense of hope as they move us to consider our lives, and to remember how certain experiences and events have propelled us to a better future.
Jesus is born: Now what?
La versión en español está disponible aquí. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2016 have passed! However, I am still deciding how to best use my Christmas presents; I am still cleaning from the Christmas celebrations; and I am still preparing…
Post election thoughts and raising bicultural children: fears, challenges and opportunities
La versión en español está disponible aquí. During the recent presidential election, I observed with dismay the counting of the electoral votes. As I tried to deal with the night’s stress, I resorted to intense cooking (at least for my…
Social media and the communion of saints
La versión en español está disponible aquí. On the first weekend of November many churches will be observing Memorial Sunday, a day to remember and celebrate those who have gone before us. This fact prompted me to reflect on the…