Martin Luther King, Jr. on Love
"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." Martin Luther King, Jr. On this special day the Latino Leadership Circle salutes the enormous contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the cause of justice for all.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Seeks Hispanics for Congressional Internships and Fellowships
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic educational and youth leadership development organization, launched a national campaign to recruit Hispanic students — undergraduate and graduate — for its nationally recognized youth development leadership programs. For the first time, applications for CHCI’s 2008 Congressional Internship, Public Policy Fellowship, Graduate & …
Henri Nouwen on Leadership
"Too often I looked at being relevant, popular, and powerful as ingredients of an effective ministry. The truth, however, is that these are not vocations but temptations. Jesus asks, "Do you love me?" Jesus sends us out to be shepherds, and Jesus promises a life in which we increasingly have to stretch out our hands …
Lessons in Love
By David Ramos Yesterday as I drove for a about an hour I wanted to wax nostalgic by listening to some 80’s music, so I turned to a song that often gets eclipsed by the more popular songs of that decade, Lessons in Love, by Level 42. It put a smile on my face—perfect driving …
Dancing in the Whirlwind
By David Ramos Growing up I had simplistic notions of life that throughout the years I progressively, but at times abruptly, realized were filled with childhood naivety. I had these notions about fairness, notions about the inherent goodness of people and life, notions about the orderliness of life; I weaved visions on how my life …
Feliz Navidad!
On behalf of everyone from the Latino Leadership Circle we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. May Christ who brought hope and life to a dying world grant you His peace throughout this holiday season. Our prayers particularly go out to all those for whom the holidays seem to only punctuate the …
A Professor of Philosophy Thinks our Era has been too Quick to Dismiss Religious Faith.
For an excellent review of Charles Taylor’s book, A Secular Age, click unto: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/books/review/Diggins-t.html?ex=1355634000&en=cfb92c1bd9c5c4c9&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Sanctuary Movement to Hold Candlelight Vigil
The New York City Sanctuary Movement will be holding a vigil at the NYC Immigrant Holding Center. When: Thursday, December 13, 6pm-7pm Where: 201 Varick Street ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) Varick St. Service Processing Center As we come together as families during this season of conscience and holiness, …
The Call of the Entrepreneur
By David Ramos You are invited to attend the New York City screening of the film The Call of the Entrepreneur. I had the privilege to see this excellent film at the Acton University. I highly recommend this film! Tickets are free but you must register online. Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Location: …