I have always been amazed by the contrast between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations. Generally, Mother’s Day is a great holiday and a reason for broad joy in which most recognize the hard and self-sacrificing work of mothers. Celebrating the mother is a social obligation that is assumed with enthusiasm because everyone has plenty…
Guest at the Two Cities Podcast
I had the privilege of being invited at the Two Cities podcast “Journeying Through Latin American Theology with Dr. Octavio Esqueda.” Excellent conversation where I share parts of my story and I also provide a historical overview of Hispanic Theology. Podcast Overview: “Continuing our series on Cultural Identity we are joined by Dr. Octavio Esqueda…
How to Disagree Without Offending?
I remember my father often used to say “each head is a world” when referring to the different ways of thinking and acting among people. For this reason, communication is an essential element for all human connections. No important and lasting relationship can be established without fluid communication in which ideas and opinions are exchanged….
An Arrogant Theologian is Not from God
“To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement.” These words of Augustine of Hippo aptly remind us of the primordial place that God has in our lives. Theology or knowledge of God is the most important thing in our existence…
The example for all immigrants of a Great Spanish Reformer
The former Jerome monk, Antonio del Corro, was one of the most important and influential reformers in Spain and throughout Europe, and he continues to be a great example for all Christians of serving God in the middle of many difficulties. In a special way, del Corro encourages immigrants, exiles and refugees with his testimony…
The song of Mary: the Attitudes of the Heart that Please God
The song of Mary known as the Magnificat is one of the most beautiful psalms of praise in the Holy Scriptures. This hymn has a very important theological depth and teaching which unfortunately goes unnoticed by most of the followers of Christ. For example, I cannot recall hearing any messages or teaching on this passage…
The Reformation and Indulgences, Both Past and Present
Three years ago, the world celebrated the 500 years of the beginning of what is known as the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, the Augustinian monk Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the door of the Church in Wittenberg in Germany in which he openly criticized the sales of indulgences of the Roman Catholic…
The Clothes that Define our true Appearance
A cartoon of Mafalda, one of the most famous comic strips in Latin America written by the Argentine cartoonist Quino, has the following dialogue between Mafalda and her friend Susanita in which the great difference in perspectives between the two is exemplified: – When I grow up, I want to have many dresses! – Susanita…
Principles and Reflections in the Midst of the Global Pandemic by COVID-19
These are uncertain times. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has been transforming the lives of millions of people in an unimaginable way for most of us just a few weeks or even days ago. The changes have been taking place so quickly that most of the world’s population have been caught off guard. We…