Theology en la Plaza

This series features four theologians writing from distinctly Latin@ perspectives on matters impacting church and society.

Pro-life advocates mark Respect Life Sunday by participating in the 23rd annual “Stand Up for Life” roadside vigil Oct. 4 in Manorville, New York. (CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Hyperfocus on abortion issue obscures call of common good

by M.T. Dávila

Oct 13, 2020

Theology en la Plaza: The current moment in U.S. political life once again makes a spectacle of the church's advocacy for the marginalized and the weak by manipulating the pro-life label for political gain.

¡Virgen de la Caridad, save the United States!

by Miguel H. Díaz

Sep 12, 2020

Theology en la Plaza: Racism, heterosexism, attacks on the press, violence — Cubans experienced these issues, and many left the island. These are issues we all now face as "Americans" in this country.

'It is what it is.' The Assumption says no!

by Carmen Nanko-Fernández

Aug 15, 2020

Theology en la Plaza: Following World War II, the Assumption affirmed the goodness of the body and offered an alternative vision for a shared destiny. On this 70th anniversary, amid our own troubled times, is it worth considering what the Assumption may have to offer, or is it an esoteric antique, a day of obligation?

Architectures of hate kill human dignity by design

by M.T. Dávila

Jul 10, 2020

Theology en la Plaza: The current moment of protest and pandemic provides an opportunity for a critical examination of architectures of hate that we uphold by our participation, directly or indirectly.

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Hyperfocus on abortion issue obscures call of common good

¡Virgen de la Caridad, save the United States!

'It is what it is.' The Assumption says no!

Architectures of hate kill human dignity by design

We breathe together

Walking with others in an age of social distancing

In a pandemic, when every day feels like Good Friday

Querido Francisco

Good intentions, right representation and writing latinidad

Neighbors with nowhere to rest their heads

The Advent posada is an act of resistance

Encountering the Spirit in the symbols of the ancestors

A legacy of Latin@́s theologizing on borderlands

Our 'common home' is burning

Faith is something best 'lived on one's feet'

Hate is not welcome aquí

Sneakers are never just sneakers

The risky business of doing 'mercifying' theology

The politics of baseball, from Fenway Park to the South Lawn

Young Leaders for Peace teach us to make room for difference

In memory of Jakelin and Felipe, we must have justice at the border

The sins of racism and family separation erode the sanctity of life

¡Cese la Represión! A call to conscience

Guadalupe and the future of our common home

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