Central/South America

Una Luz en la Oscuridad: Una Vía Crucis con Mons. Romero (Stations of the Cross with Oscar Romero)

Prayer Service
This Stations of the Cross reflection, in Spanish, uses words from Oscar Romero's Sept. 10, 1978, homily to correspond with each of the Stations of the Cross. A great resource for Spanish-speaking...
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Regional Developments - Red Sobre Agro - Monopolios en America Latina

Posted May 17, 2007.

Latin America through the Eyes of Oscar Romero

Prayer Service
Throughout much of Central and Latin America, Saint Óscar Romero is revered as a prophet who truly lived and proclaimed the option for the poor and vulnerable--the voiceless. Today, the voiceless...
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Marys of the Americas

Prayer Service
This litany, available in both Spanish and English, celebrates the images of the Virgin Mary present in many different Hispanic cultures. Images correspond to each of the prayers in the litany.

Prayer for Peace and Justice in Colombia

Drugs, Demilitarization and Poverty in Colombia

From 2000 to 2005, the U.S. has provided $4.5 billion to Colombia for anti-drug and military purposes. Much money has been directed toward "Plan Colombia," which involves fumigation of coca...
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Latin America through the Eyes of Archbishop Óscar Romero

This prayer service uses quotes by the late Archbishop Óscar Romero to pray for justice in situations throughout Latin America today.  

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15.

The Way of the Cross of the People of Chiapas

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Unit
This unit highlights National Hispanic Heritage Month. Included is a prayer to celebrate diversity, a reflection with corresponding discussion questions, and a group activity that aims to raise...
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