Synopses & Reviews
Mexican-American Catholics is the third book in the Paulist Press Pastoral Spirituality Series, following Vietnamese-American Catholics by Peter C. Phan and American Eastern Catholics by Fred J. Saato. Author Fr. Fernandez presents the history of Christianity in Mexico via Spain, the conditions of Mexican Catholics in America, and the challenges facing Mexican-American Catholics, as well as suggestions on how to meet them. Pastoral strategies for assisting Mexican-American Catholics in becoming more active members of the church are included, as is an extensive bibliography. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
1. Origins of the Mexicans : a brief overview of thirty centuries of Mexican religious history -- 2. Living between two worlds : a summary of the history of Mexican-Americans and their present reality -- 3. "La vida es sagrada" : Mexican spirituality -- 4. "Viva la Virgen!" : Mexican feasts and customs -- 5. Reading the Bible in Spanish : an emerging contextual theology -- 6. Pastoral challenges and opportunities : frequently asked questions regarding ministry with and among Mexicans and Mexican-Americans -- 7. How can I learn more about Mexican and Mexican-American Catholics? : general references.