Our Lady of Guadalupe

The topic of “Black Madonnas: Origin, History, Controversy” by Michael Duricy is as stated in its title. Duricy doesn’t have a specific thesis but instead explains black Marian works and how they’ve been interpreted. He also explains the effects of black people on these theological artistic pieces and any controversies that may have arisen. Duricy does this by outlining black Madonna’s three classifications, his interpretation of them, and how they depicted in biblical texts. Duricy initiates…

topic. This discussion expanded my worldview because now I am aware that I can help gentrification is by eating and shopping in businesses own by Hispanic and other marginalized minority groups. Before this lecture I really didn't think about where our money goes and who we are supporting, but now I know that we can support minority groups by helping them financially instead of supporting caucasion middle class people who are taking over the culture and properties of Latino…

In 1993 the Our Lady of Guadalupe parish found during a community needs assessment, that for those in their area there was a need to server others. The assessment found that there was a need minister health care to the indigent population in their area, but that there were problems that prevented this. Those problems were the barriers to health care in the form of language, cost and other problems that prevented this indigent population from seeking health care help. Those people their area…

reliability and cost, Renwick used white marble for the construction. The cathedral holds a classic Latin cross plan with additions that followed the initial construction. In 1906, Charles T. Matthews designed the Lady Chapel, located on the east of the complex. North and South of the Lady Chapel, stand the Rectory and the Cardinal Residence. The cathedral has a large vertical scale, with the spires rising 330 ft. from the street view. Along the side walls, massive buttresses alternate with…

I was born into a dynamic Catholic family. They were always involve in many ministries such as Knights of Columbus and choir. They served as eucharistic minister, youth group coordinators and retreat coordinators. As a little kid my parents introduced me to my faith by taking me to church and to their retreats and workshops. When I had the age required I began to get involved in the ministries as well. After my first communion I began to alter serve and till today I am an altar server. I also…

Introduction The Sanchez family is a family of immigrants from Mexico. Celia Sanchez has been living in the United States for about 20 years. She is married to Hector Sanchez who was given his green card in 1986. Together they have 6 children aged 29 to 17, the three eldest children are immigrants, while the three younger children were born in the United States, making them United States citizens. Hector and Celia have a total of 5 grandchildren from their two eldest. The family is in need of…

numerous subaltern Indian ladies of the Americas striving to defeat the conventions of quiet, Anzaldua endeavors to recoup the female recorded vicinity by restorying Outskirt history and revising the…

privileges that others don 't have just by the way they look. For example, in our class discussion we had many examples about how young children were given the task to describe two dolls a white and a black one and everyone said good things about the white one but not for the black doll. Since a young age people are manipulated to think a certain way. We are three girls in the family and the youngest one is lighter skin and all our family tells her she is very pretty and I was never told that…

If I were to imagine that I grew up with a twin that grew up in another family who’s culture was completely opposite of mine, I would most certainly believe that we would have to learn to accept and understand the differences between our cultures. I grew up in a Mexican culture which has it 's focus and values of hard work, family, and religion. when it comes to hard work it would mean taking every and any opportunity that presents itself when it comes to making money that would help with the…

They are very family oriented and tend to have large families. They believe in traditional gender roles. The man holds the most power in the family. He is expected to be strong and provide for the family. The woman is to have the children and take care of the family, including the elders (Understanding Cultural Diversity). They help family when in need. They also consult the other family members when making a decision. While at the hospital, it is important to discuss issues with the…