Perspective: Let us bring light where there is darkness
By Ricardo Márquez Jesus’ death was shameful, humiliating, a disgrace. The spirit that inhabits us needs time and an openness to mature in the…
Perspective: Put down your cell phone, so we can connect
By Ricardo Márquez After shopping with one of my grown sons, we arrived home and, after putting away the bags, we sat in the…
Perspective: Support to help us hear voice of God in our life
By John Prust Whether we’re referring to spiritual direction in its more formal sense or more broadly as informal faith-based accompaniment, spiritual direction is…
Perspective: Where is Jesus born today?
By Ricardo J. Márquez, PhD Will there still be faith on earth at the end of time? Will there still be people who practice…
Perspective: ‘Thank you’ has power to transform and heal
By Ricardo J. Márquez How do we feel when someone thanks us? What do we see in the faces and eyes of people whom we…
Perspective: Calling on Black Catholics to raise their voices
By Deacon Marvin Threatt (SAN DIEGO) — I have been a deacon in the Catholic Church for nearly 40 years, after successful careers in…
Perspective: Self-defense or exploration: What road to take?
By Ricardo Márquez SAN DIEGO — “Count to 10 before responding,” is a simple, common-sense way to avoid immediate reactions that could have grave…
Perspective: Hidden treasures in these times will save us
By Ricardo Márquez, PhD SAN DIEGO — There are moments and situations that are so overwhelming that one loses energy, strength and spirit wane,…
Perspective: What if the Three Wise Men had cell phones?
By Ricardo Marquez What would have happened if the Three Wise Men had an iPhone or Android phone in their pockets? Surely, they would…
Bishop’s message: The tenderness of God’s grace
By Bishop Robert McElroy The season of Christmas has so many joyous and beautiful dimensions — the recognition that God has entered into human…
