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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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A Year of Hope for Young Hispanics
A Year of Hope for Young Hispanics2012 is shaping up to be a very hopeful year for Hispanic youth in the United States. The initiative of Deferred Action, which would allow undocumented youth to work legally, obtain a driver’s license, and have other legal benefits, has ignited a light of hope in the lives of some many youths and families across the country. Although it is only the beginning of the process, we remain hopeful that this is the start of a more comprehensive immigration reform.Another hint of hope for Hispanics came up through the Pew Hispanic Center where the most recent...
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Protection for DREAMers - A Recap
    Just last month, on June 15th, the Obama administration announced that it would offer protection from deportation to youth eligible for the DREAM Act. It is estimated that under this decision, about 800,000 young people, who came to the United States as children, will be allowed to stay in the country without the fear of deportation.       Although this policy does not grant automatic permanent legal status, it is a path for undocumented youth to come out of the shadows, allowing them to work legally, obtain a driver’s license, etc. ...
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