La versión en español está disponible aquí. Some Saturdays ago, I was having breakfast by myself in my house and I decided to watch the news. As I turned on the TV, CNN news anchor, Victor Blackwell, was introducing the…
More than lies and immigration
La versión en español está disponible aquí. “Someone is lying,” I told my son last Wednesday night as I kept flipping channels between the U.S. news networks and the Mexican ones. The major news was Donald Trump’s day trip to…
Giving and receiving: Transformative gifts
Through the acts of giving and receiving, many miracles happen. Both the giver and the receiver become transformed.
Nurturing roots: strengthening ethnic and racial self-esteem
La versión en español está disponible aquí. Two days ago I started a journey with 10 members of the Latina Leadership Institute community. We traveled from San Antonio, Texas, to Mexico City to visit key historic, cultural and religious sites….
Abuse, education and transformation in a culture of rape
La versión en español está disponible aquí. The last few weeks have been hard. First the news of the Baylor University case and the recognition, once more, of the connections between inappropriate theological/biblical interpretations and a patriarchal culture that objectifies…
Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit — Who? Me?
La versión en español está disponible aquí. Pentecost Sunday prompted me to reflect again in my personal relationship with the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. One of my first recollections dealing seriously and painfully with this doctrine happened in the…
What does it mean to be resurrection people?
La versión en español está disponible aquí. Even though resurrection Sunday was some weeks ago, the liturgical calendar continues marking that Christians are in the season of Easter (Eastertide). For Christians like me, who were taught to celebrate the resurrection…
The cross: oppression or liberation?
La versión en español está disponible aquí. The cross is one of the most significant and powerful symbols in Christianity. Throughout history it has been perceived and used in different ways. It has been a central piece in theological reflection…
Sharing seeds of hope
By Nora O. Lozano La versión en español está disponible aquí. Two weeks ago I once more had the privilege of leading the Latina Leadership Institute Training in Texas. This year was particularly special because we launched the celebrations of…
¡Feliz Noche Buena! (Merry Good Night!)
By Nora O. Lozano La versión en español está disponible aquí. There are certain experiences that mark you forever. I had one of those five years ago. It was Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, and I was supposed to fly from…
Thankful for praying communities
By Nora O. Lozano La versión en español está disponible aquí. As we approach Thanksgiving, Christmas and the end of the year, I normally start reflecting on the year and the major events that happened. This year has brought its…
Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer: Reflections, memories and prayers
By Nora O. Lozano La versión en español está disponible aquí. This coming Monday, Nov. 2, Baptist sisters worldwide will be observing the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. This year marks the 65th anniversary of this observance, and women…