Perspective: From depths of silence, we recognize ourselves
By Ricardo Márquez After sharing a few days at a retreat in silence, we said goodbye in a circle where each participant shared the…
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,…
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…
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…
Perspective: See the light of love, not just light show
By Ricardo Márquez Christmas is the opportunity to remember and renew the presence of the mystery of God in our history. Jesus’ humble birth…
Perspective: Intern’s witness of life on margins of society
By Jack Cherico I was born and raised in Westchester County, N.Y., which is 45 minutes north of New York City. Eight communities in…
Perspective: As Asians, being quiet is no longer an option
By Charlotte Fajardo Asian immigrants have come to the United States as farmworkers, nannies, laborers, nurses and professionals, and as servants in the military.…
Perspective: We need to heal adults to prevent child abuse
By Ricardo Márquez A quote from Frederick Douglass comes to mind when I think about child abuse. “It’s easier to build strong children than…
Perspective: Use your power to go beyond the rage
By Ricardo Márquez In times of social and political polarization, there’s a tendency for people to respond in one of two ways: those who…
Bishop Bejarano: Ways to intentionally live Lent at home
By Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano Lent begins this year on Feb. 17, Ash Wednesday. Last year at this time, the pandemic was gathering steam and…
