Father Juan Molina of the USCCB Office of International Justice and Peace offers a commentary o the ongoing violence in Mexico; Know the Law: Workers Compensation (Part 3); Music from Betsy García, "Cristo, Tú me has Amado;" Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Do other faiths believe the Virgin Mary is the mother of God?…

Q&A with Father Luis Valbuena: Liturgical vestments; Interview: Mario Paredes, Catholic Association of Latino Leaders, San Antonio, Music from Jeanie Cruz, "Cristo, Cristo;" Know the Law: Workers Compensation (Part 2); Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Father Mark McGregor, Nationals Coordinator, Las Posadas Project; Music from Aida Bianchi, "Gente como Tu y Yo;" Q&A with Father Luis Valbuena: Demonic possession; Know the Law: Workers Compensation, Part I.…

Interview: Carlos Vázquez-Ramos, Music Director, Brandon, FL; Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Vocations; Music from Daniel Santoy: "Partirás:" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on hope; The Christophers: Taking an Interest; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Natalia Rosales, Coordinator, Healing the Children, St. Louis, MO; Music from Hermana Glenda, "Tengo Sed de Ti;" Finances: Avoiding foreclosure; The Christophers: Happiness; Health: Chronic acid reflux disease; Joke.…

Interview: Fr. Alfredo Cioffe, National Catholic Bioethics Center, Philadelphia, PA; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Adolescence (Part 3); Music from Hans Wust, "Sólo en Ti;" Health: Cell phone towers and cancer; Joke.…

Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Adolescence (Part 2); Music from Alejandro y Susana Allen, "Salmo108;" Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: The Angelus; Finance: Understanding the Card Act; The Christophers: Talk; Musical Meditation.…

Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Adolescence (Part 1); Music from Brian Doerksen, "Fuego Refinador;" Q&A with padre Luis Valbuena: Presentation of the child in the temple; Interview: Fr. Joseph Corpora, Alliance for Catholic Education, University of Notre Dame; Christophers: Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi; Joke time.…

Interview: Fr. David García of Catholic Relief Services; Q&A with padre Luis Valbuena: Cremation; Music from Fernando Ortega, "Señor de la Eternidad;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez: Mental illness.…

Contest Question #1; Interview: Mark Hugo López, Associate Director, Pew Hispanic Center, Washington, D.C.; Music from Kathryn Scott, "Me Arrodillo ante Ti;" Know the Law: Arizona SB 1070 (Part 4); Contest Question #2; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Al Hernández Santana, Executive Director, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Sacramento, CA; Know the Law: Arizona SB 1070 (Part 3); Music from Alexis Valverde, "Espíritu de Dios;" Health: Second hand smoke and heart disease; Musical Meditation.…

Music from Miguel Cassina, "Dame más de Ti;" Know the Law: Arizona SB 1070 (Part 2); The Christophers: Help Your Neighbor; Health: Anti-cancer properties of coffee; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: José Hernández, NASA astronaut; Music from Mark Miller, "Me Deleito en Ti;" Know the Law: Arizona SB 1070 (Part 1); Health: Preventing injuries while playing soccer; Musical Meditation.…

Interview:  Miguel Escalona: Proyecto Leo, Houston, Texas; Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Grace; Music from the Heritage Singers, "Un Día Más;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Values; Health:  Relationship between good nutrition and good grades; Joke.…

Interview with Father Ken Davis, a Franciscan Friar celebrating 25 years as a priest;  Music from Gamaliel Ruiz, "Pasaporte;" Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: St. Paul's letters; The Christophers:  Live Life to the Fullest; Health: danger of working with cotton; musical meditation.…

Interview: María Elena Rodríguez, Director of Hispanic Resources, World Library Publications, Franklin Park, IL; Contest Question #1; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on the Family; Music from Raúl Haro, "Hoy nos Reunimos;" The Christophers: Connecting with our Grown Children; Health:  Increase in cases of reduced mobility; Contest Question #2; Joke time.…

Contest Question #1; Dr. Gelasia Marquez:  Immigration and God's Plan, Part Two; Music from  Ingrid Rosario, "Nunca más Seré;" Q&A with padre Luis Valbuena:  "Editio Tipica;" Contest Question #2; The Christophers: Words that Hurt; Health:  Herbal Remedies; Musical Meditation.…

Dr. Gelasia Marquez discusses immigration and God's Plan; Contest Question #1; Interview with Fr. Tom Greene; Professor of Immigration Studies, Loyola  University, New Orleans, LA; Music from Jeannie Cruz, "Cantaré para Ti;" Contest Question #2; Health:  Smoking and Multiple Sclerosis.…

Interview: George Miranda, Imperial County Office of Education; Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena:  The Church's position on labor unions; Music from Ge'La, "Fiesta en el Cielo;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez:  Social motivations; The Christophers: Helping your neighbor; Health: Medicare and re-hospitalization; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Edgar Ramírez, Hispanic Ministry, St. Cecilia Parish, St. Louis, MO; Dr. Gelasia Marquez:  The Immigrant Hispanic Family; Music from Paul Baloche & Ed Kerr, "Todos a una Voz;" Contest Questions; The Christophers:  Advice for Children.…

Interview: Dr. Carmen Marcano-Davis, Co-Founder, Latina A.R.M.Y., New Haven, CT;  Music from  Diego y Damaris, "Quiero Ser Semejante a Ti;" Contest Questions; The Christophers: Honesty at Work; Health: 3-D Movies; Closing Joke.…

Interview: Fr. Dean Brackley, Theology Professor, University of Central America, El Salvador; Music from Heritage Singers, "Campion De Amor;" The Christophers: Follow Your Passion; Health: Children's sports injuries; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Arnoldo García, National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Oakland, CA; Music from Christi Arias, "Ven, Espíritu Santo;" The Christophers: Overcoming Abuse; Health: Mistranslated medicine labels; Musical Meditation.…

Interview:  Fr. Tom Murphy, Director of Hispanic Ministry, Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS; Contest Question #1; Q&A with padre Luis Valbuena: The Paschal Mystery; Music from Santiago Fernández, "Anunciemos a Cristo;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez: Self image; Health: Possible link between family history of alcoholism and desire for sweets in children; Contest Question #2; Joke.…

Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Marriage & Divorce; Music from Jesús Adrián Romero, "Celebraré tu Amor;" Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena on St. Paul's letters; Health:  Third hand smoke; more Contest Questions; Musical Meditation.…

Dr. Gelasia Marquez on personal responsibility; contest question;  Interview: Ana Pérez – Social Ministry Coordinator, St. John's Parish, Newark, NJ; Music from Ricardo Rodríguez, "Quién Sino Jesús;" The Christophers:  The Power of Music; Health:  new research about fear of losing money.…

Know the Law:  Enforcement of federal immigration law by local officials (Pt. 4); Padre Luis Valbuena on Faith, Hope, and Charity; The Christophers: Attitude; Music from Francisco Palazón: "Gloria, Alabanza, y Honor;" Health:  Effects of mother's lifestyle during pregnancy on baby; Musical Meditation.…

More contest questions; Padre Luis Valbuena on incensé;  Music from Mariano Fuertes: "Alégrate;" Know the Law:  Enforcement of federal immigration law by local officials (Pt. 3); The Christophers:  Tips for the workplace; Health:  Errors in dosages of medicine for children; Musical Meditation.…

Know the Law:  Enforcement of federal immigration law by local officials (Pt. 2); Interview:  Diana Campoamor, President, Hispanics in Philanthropy, San Francisco, CA; Music from José Olivar y Pedro Martins, "Jesús, Nuestra Pasqua;" Health:  Eating quickly may lead to obesity; contest questions; Joke Time. …

Know the Law:  Enforcement of federal immigration law by local officials (Pt. 1); Interview: Nereida Avendaño,  Director, Puentes de Esperanza, East St. Louis, IL; Music from Maria Pérez Rudisill, "Creo Que Mi Redentor Vive;" Padre Luis Valbuena explains the difference between a sanctuary and a shrine;  Health:  Movies and fast food. …

Easter Message:  Most Reverend Agustín Román, auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Miami; Music from Diego y Damaris, "Psalm 118" and Pedro Rubalcava, "Alaben Todos;" Padre Luis Valbuena discusses the real meaning of Easter. …

Holy Week music from Pedro Rubalcava (“Santo”), Gregorio Sosa (“No Hay Amor más Grande”) and Marisa, (“Vía Dolorosa”). Padre Luis Valbuena discusses the significance of the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday and the cross. Overview of Catholic activities during Holy Week. …

Interview: Dr. Miguel Díaz, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See; Padre Luis Valbuena on The Way of the Cross; Music from Emilio Vicente Matéu, "Junto a la Cruz;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on emotional problems; musical meditation. …

Interview:  Rosemarie Kamke of the Poveda Education Project in Chicago; Padre Luis Valbuena discusses St. John the Baptist; Music from Lourdes Montgomery, "Misericordia, Señor;" Know the Law:  Towards a just reform of US immigration law; Health:  Obesity and bone health; more contest questions. …

Interview: Fr. Juan Luis Calderón, Centro Guadalupe, Newark, NJ; Padre Luis Valbuena on Las Procesiones; Music from Marité Alfonso, "Eres Tú, Jesús;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Dignity; Health: Immunizing the family of a newborn. …

Interview: Mario Paredes - Counseling and Referral Service, Seattle, WA; Music from Álvaro López, "Por Amor;" Padre Luis Valbuena on St. Joseph; The Christophers: Friendship; Health: Consumption of red meat and prostate cancer; Musical Meditation. …

Interview:  Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa – Brain surgeon, Johns  Hopkins, Baltimore, MD; Padre Luis Valbuena on the Commandments of the Church; Music from Jesús Adrián Romero, "Libertad;"  Dr. Gelasia Marquez on family life;  Health:  Eating fast and until full may lead to obesity; joke time. …

Padre Luis Valbuena on how to read the Bible; Music from Ingrid Rosario, "Creo en la Promesa;" Know the Law: Towards a just reform of US immigration law (Part 3); The Christophers: "Recipe for happiness;" Health: Bacteria and you; more contest questions and a closing joke. …

Interview with Víctor Morales of Food for the Poor; Padre Luis Valbuena on "emergency" baptisms; The Christophers−God is with us; Music from Avívanos, "Nuevas son Cada Mañana;" Health−Effects of sugary beverages; Musical Meditation. …

Interview: Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando; Padre Luis Valbuena on the blessing of the children at Mass; Music from Paul Wilbur, "Tú has Cambiado mi Lamento;"” The Christophers on laughter; more contest questions; Know the Law:  Towards a just reform of US immigration law (Part 2); Musical Meditation. …

Know the Law:  Towards a just reform of US immigration law (Part 1);  María Odom of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Washington, D.C.; Music from RodolfoLópez, "Somos una Iglesia; " Padre Luis Valbuena on elections of Bishops in the early Church; Health:  importance of good posture; Contest Questions and a closing joke. …

Interview (Part 1):  Fr. Douglas Marcouiller–Provincial, Jesuit Missouri   Province (Anniversary of Jesuit martyrs in El Salvador); Interview:  Fr. Douglas Marcouiller–Part 2; music from Jesed, "Te doy mi Persona;" more contest questions.…

Interview: Most Rev. José Gómez, Archbishop of San Antonio; Padre Luis Valbuena on World Peace Day; Music from Jaime Cortez, "Acogemos, Señor, Tu Mensaje de Amor;" Health: Survival rates for heart attacks; Contest Questions and Joke Time.…

Padre Luis Valbuena on the significance of the Epiphany; a narration of the Three Kings story, based on St. Matthew's Gospel.…

Padre Luis Valbuena:  "In the Silence of the Night" and "Joy without Nostalgia;" Music from Ministerio de Cantores Católicos, "Vamos a Belén" and "El Niño de Belén;" Meditation:  "The Boy and the Newborn Jesus;" Music from Ana María, "Adestes Fideles."…

Interview: Fr. Alex Dalpiaz – Resurrection Parish, Winter Garden, FL;  Dr. Gelasia Marquez on  Christmas and the New Year; Music from Jesús Adrián Romero ("Nadie se lo Imaginó"); Padre Luis Valbuena on the flu and Communion under both species; Health:  Hypertension and memory loss; Musical Meditation.…

The drama of "Our Lady of Guadalupe."…

Padre Luis Valbuena on women in the Old Testament; the Christophers—Help your neighbor; Music from Dámaris Fraire, "Dios con Nosotros;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on the family as the central part of God’s plan; Health—Obesity’s effect on the brain; more contest questions; Musical Meditation.…

Padre Luis Valbuena on women in the Old Testament; the Christophers—Help your neighbor; Music from Dámaris Fraire, "Dios con Nosotros;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on the family as the central part of God’s plan; Health—Obesity’s effect on the brain; more contest questions; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Richard Espinal - Centro Altagracia de Fe y Justicia, New York; Padre Luis Valbuena on the Catacombs of Rome; Music from Fr. Juan Sosa, "El Cristo de Belén;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on the family as the central part of God's plan; more contest questions; Health: Sun glasses; Musical Meditation.…

Know the Law: Violence Against Women Act (Part 4); Interview: Sr. Toby Lardie - Human Trafficking; Music from Renán Carias, "Señor, Te Espero;" Padre Luis Valbuena on Holy Water; Health: New rules for cigarette packaging; more contest questions.…

Know the Law: Violence Against Women Act (Part 3); Interview with Héctor Cortez of Big Brothers Big Sisters; Music from Carlos Canseco, "Ilumíname;" Padre Luis Valbuena on Atheism vs Existentialism; Joke time.…

Interview with composer/singer Santiago Fernández and his song "Ven y Sígueme;" Padre Luis Valbuena on forbidden books; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on teaching children about money.…

Know the Law: Violence Against Women Act (Part 2); Interview:  Mar Muñoz-Visoso of USCCB; Music from Lilly Goodman; Padre Luis Valbuena on Catholic Social Teaching about health care; Health:  Avoiding chemicals found in certain plastics while pregnant.…

Interview with Bishop Oscar Cantú, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX; Padre Luis Valbuena on teaching young children traditional prayers; music fromRicardo Rodríguez; Know the Law: Violence Against Women Act (Part 1); The Christophers on making time for children; more Contest Questions. …

Interview with Father Victor Caviedes of Misión Jesús Obrero in Ft. Myers, FL; Padre Luis Valbuena on marriage vows and domestic violence; music from Jesús Adrián Romero; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on values.…

Interview with  Carlos Vázquez-Ramos, a music director from Brandon, FL; Padre Luis Valbuena on  vocations; music from Daniel Santoy;  Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Hope; The Christophers on  Taking an Interest; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Sr. Guadalupe Medina from Portland, OR; Padre Luis Valbuena on the origin of "Jehovah;" Music from Lourdes Sosa de Acosta & Juan Manzueta; Know the Law: Los Desaparecidos, Part 4; more contest questions.…

Padre Luis Valbuena on blessings music from Armando Terrón and María Pérez; Know the Law: Los Desaparecidos, Part 3; Health: Music's effect on the heart; more contest questions.…

Padre Luis Valbuena on the letters of St. Paul; music from Tony Rubí;  more contest questions;   staying active while aging; Know the Law, Los Desaparecidos, Part 2; Musical Meditation.…

Know the Law: "Los Desaparecidos;" Fr. Mike McAndrew on Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Fresno; Music from Frank Gómez; Padre Luis Valbuena on the custom of the presentation of the child; Preventing mental decline from aging; more contest questions.…

Fr. David García of Catholic Relief Services; Padre Luis Valbuena on cremation; music from Fernando Ortega; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on mental illness.…

Dr Gelasia Márquez on immigrant Hispanic families; Leya Speasmaker of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network; music from Marité Alfonso ("Qué Bien" ); Fr. Luis Valbuena on Godparents for First Communion; Health (Obesity and pancreatic cancer) and a musical meditation.…

More contest questions; Lucy Boutte of the National Farmworker Ministry; Padre Luis Valbuena on Church help for raising children; music from Carmen Escandon & Yolanda Díaz; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Marriage; Avoiding chemicals while pregnant and a joke.…

More contest questions; Bishop Gabino Zavala on the Year for Priests; Padre Luis on Baptism; music from Rogelio Zelada; sports beverages and dental health.…

Miguel Escalona on Project Leo in Houston, Texas; Padre Luis Valbuena on grace; Music from the Heritage Singers; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on values; relationship between good nutrition and good grades; Joke Time. …

Franciscan Father Miguel Angel Loredo; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on maturity; Music from Marcela Gandara, Padre Luis Valbuena on the Assumption of Mary. …

Javier Sierra on the Sierra Club; Padre Valbuena on religions vs. Sects; Music from Nicky Brito; Dr. Marquez on anti-social personality: Type 2 Diabetes and more contest questions. …

George Miranda of the Imperial County Office of Education; Padre Luis Valbuena on the Church and labor unions; Music from Ge'La; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on social motivations; Medicare and re-hospitalization. …

Padre Luis Valbuena on Canon lawyers; music from Crystal Lewis; more from Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Religion & Human Development; more contest questions and health danger from cleaning chemicals in hospitals …

(June 28, 2009) Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Religion & Human Development; interview with Jeronimo Gallegos/U.S. Census Bureau; music from Carlos Castaneda; Padre Luis Valbuena on the homily and parish financial reports …

(June 21, 2009) Miguel Arias interview; Communion for the sick, Claudio Otaiza, Age and Happiness, Musical Meditation …

(June 14, 2009) What to do if the authorities arrest you; Mark Lopez of the Pew Hispanic Center; Music from the Coro de Brooklyn Tabernacle; Fr. Luis Valbuena on homosexuality; Health: Deterioration of mental functions. …

(June 7, 2009) Fr. Juan Sosa on the beatification of Jose Olallo Valdes; padre Luis Valbuena on Editio Tipica; Music from Lorenzo Florian; What to do if authorities come to your workplace; High deductible medical insurance. …

(May 31, 2009) Fr. Allan Figueroa Deck on the Aggiornamento Prize; music from Pedro Rubalcava; Hearing loss in children of poor families; What to do if authorities come to your home. …

(May 24, 2009) Alejandro Siller on the U.S.---Mexico border; Padre Luis Valbuena on the difference between meditation and contemplation; music from Bobby Cruz; carpel tunnel syndrome. …

(May 17, 2009) CNN "hero" Maria Ruiz; Padre Luis Valbuena on God and gender; Music from John and Anne Barbour; Check lists for surgeons. …

(May 10, 2009) Fr. Juan Sosa; Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Origin of the word "hell" Fr. Juan Sosa, "Desde la Aurora Hasta el Ocaso" The economy and you ; Menthol cigarettes; Joke Time …

(May 3, 2009) Padre Luis Valbuena on prophets; music from Pepe y Mayda Garces; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on timid children; The Christophers on organ donation and using the cost of alcohol to reduce its consumption. …

Contest Question #1; Interview: Fr. Ramon Hernandez, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL on the 400th anniversary of Our Lady of Charity; Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Aggression (Part 1); Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Basilica of St. John Lateran; Music from Ernesto Meza, "Jesús, mi Mayor Necesidad;" Contest Question #2; Health: Parents can influence their children's decision to drink; Musical Meditation.…

Interview: Sr. Teresa Gutiérrez of Miami, FL, discusses the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco; Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Has the Mass always been the same; Music from Jasmín Zamberlan, "Mi Alma está Sedienta;" Finance: Reducing insurance premiums; Joke.…

Interview: U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis; Finance: Purchasing life insurance; Music from Ingrid Rosario, "Ensename Oh Dios;" Know the Law: Workers Compensation - Part 4; Joke time.…

Interview: Luis Claudio Valencia, Chandler High School, Chandler, AZ; Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: Relics; Music from Lilly Goodman, "El Mismo Dios;" Dr. Gelasia Marquez on Aggression (Part 3); Joke.…

Dr. Gelasia Marquez on aggression (Part 2); Music from Voces de Los Andes, "Seguirte solo a ti, Señor;" Interview: Gemma Richter, Counselor, Casa de las Amigas, Pasadena, CA; The Christophers: Leadership; Health: Childhood anxiety; Musical Meditation.…

Padre Luis Valbuena: The significance of the Epiphany; A narration of the Three Kings, based on St. Matthew's Gospel.…

Padre Luis Valbuena: "In the Silence of the Night;" Music from Ministerio de Cantores Católicos, "Vamos a Belén;" Padre Luis Valbuena: "Joy Without Nostalgia;" Music from Ministerio de Cantores Católicos, "El Niño de Belén;" Meditation: "The Boy and the Newborn Jesus." Music from Ana María, "Adestes Fideles."…

Interview: Fr. Alex Dalpiaz, Resurrection Parish, Winter Garden, FL; Dr. Gelasia Marquez: Christmas and the New Year; Music from Jesús Adrián Romero, "Nadie se lo Imaginó;" Q&A with Padre Luis Valbuena: The flu and Communion under both species; Health: hypertension and memory loss; Musical Meditation.…

The drama of "Our Lady of Guadalupe."…