A celebration of the theology of Virgilio Elizondo that brings together his significant essays, previously unpublished in book form, along with critical reflections by a range of scholars. Beyond Borders is an indispensable treatment of the breadth of Virgilio Elizondo's theological and pastoral vision. Contributors include Thomas H. Groome, Orlando O. Espin, Jeeanette Rodriguez, Roberto S. Goizueta, Justo L. Gonzalez, John A. Coleman, Alejando Garcia-Rivera, Rosino Gibellini, Gloria Ines Loya, Anita de Luna, R. Stephen Warner, Carlos Mendoza, and Jacques Audinet.
The groundbreaking work in Hispanic theology, relates the story of the Galilean Jesus to the story of a new mestizo people. In this work, which marked the arrival of a new era of Hispanic/Latino theology in the United States, Virgilio Elizondo described the "Galilee principle": "What human beings reject, God chooses as his very own". This principle is well understood by Mexican-Americans, for whom mestizaje -- the mingling of ethnicity, race, and culture -- is a distinctive feature of their identity. In the person of Jesus, whose marginalized Galilean identity also marked him as a mestizo, the Mexican-American struggle for identity and new life becomes luminous.
In this remarkable rereading of the life of Jesus, theologian Virgilio Elizondo, cited by TIME Magazine as one our the spiritual innovators of out time, focuses on the humanity of Jesus and the healing his life offers to ourselves and our world today.
Like the Chinese dicho, we are blessed to be living in interesting times, on the border of the new mestizaje. As one member of this exciting movimento nudging and being nudged into the future, I am delighted to have discovered this book. I have seen the new millennium and the future is us." -- Sandra Cisneros.
San Fernando Cathedral is the inspiring story of how a church built nearly two and a half centuries ago remains a wellspring of life an renewal today. Know for its public rituals that attract thousands to down town San Antonio - particularly during Holy Week and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - San Fernando Cathedral nurtures and nourishes a diverse and dynamic population; it is indeed the soul of the city.
Written in English, this book contains seven chapters, each on a basic Christian doctrine as it relates to the social responsibility of Christians and of the church. Presents a unified, Bible-based rationale for the social ministry of Hispanic churches, and articulates the theological roots of social service, motivating clergy and lay leaders from Latino faith-based organizations and affirms their mission within their specific and very rich Christian traditions. Written by the best known Roman Catholic Hispanic Theologian, Fr. Virgilio Elizondo, and his Protestant counterpart, Dr. Justo L. Gonazalez, this book is of great interest to both Catholics and Protestants who follow Latino theology. They are also of interest to others who are engaged in community ministries, social action, and similar ministries. It could easily be used in church study groups on these issues.
Continue the success of the "A Retreat With . . ". series. "Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego" reveals the dignity of the Latin American people. "An unusual and ambitious new series edited by Gloria Hutchinson enables readers to go on a virtual retreat with saints and holy ones in an effort to gain 'self-knowledge, discernment, and maturity in the Spirit.'"--"Publishers Weekly".
Charity, writes Fr. Elizondo, is "love in action. Love is recognizing that we are all images and likenesses of God, and what we do unto each other we truly do unto ourselves. Charity is allowing the life of God to work through our ordinary, and sometimes extraordinary, deeds and words of daily life because God is love! (1 John 4: 17). Charity is each of us, all of us, manifesting God in the world. What could be more beautiful than that!
Written in English, this book contains seven chapters, each on a basic Christian doctrine as it relates to the social responsibility of Christians and of the church. Each chapter includes specific resources for discussing these matters with a congregation or study group. Thus, each has (1) three Bible studies on the particular subject of that chapter, (2) a number of quotes from a variety of sources - the "Fathers," papal and conciliar documents, the World Council on Churches, John Wesley, Charles Finney, etc. - with discussion questions, and (3) some suggestions for reflection, discussion, or action. Presents a unified, Bible-based rationale for the social ministry of Hispanic churches, and articulates the theological roots of social service, motivating clergy and lay leaders from Latino faith-based organizations and affirms their mission within their specific and very rich Christian traditions. Written by the best known Roman Catholic Hispanic Theologian, Fr. Virgilio Elizondo, and his Protestant counterpart, Dr. Justo L. Gonazalez, this book is of great interest to both Catholics and Protestants who follow Latino theology. They are also of interest to others who are engaged in community ministries, social action, and similar ministries. It could easily be used in church study groups on these issues.
Mexican American expressions of faith are a treasured means of encountering God in worship. "Mestizo Worship" examines the foundational faith expressions of Mexican Americans, particularly in relation to Our Lady of Guadalupe, as privileged encounters with the sacred. The book also offers helpful insights to liturgists, religious educators, priests, and others who promote the mutual enrichment between liturgy and non-Anglo expressions of faith.
This work explores the results of a wide-scale sociological and theological study of the appeal of small Christian communities and their meaning for the future of the church.
A celebration of the theology of Virgilio Elizondo that brings together his significant essays, previously unpublished in book form, along with critical reflections by a range of scholars. Beyond Borders is an indispensable treatment of the breadth of Virgilio Elizondo's theological and pastoral vision. Contributors include Thomas H. Groome, Orlando O. Espin, Jeeanette Rodriguez, Roberto S. Goizueta, Justo L. Gonzalez, John A. Coleman, Alejando Garcia-Rivera, Rosino Gibellini, Gloria Ines Loya, Anita de Luna, R. Stephen Warner, Carlos Mendoza, and Jacques Audinet.
Mexican American expressions of faith are a treasured means of encountering God in worship. "Mestizo Worship" examines the foundational faith expressions of Mexican Americans, particularly in relation to Our Lady of Guadalupe, as privileged encounters with the sacred. The book also offers helpful insights to liturgists, religious educators, priests, and others who promote the mutual enrichment between liturgy and non-Anglo expressions of faith.
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