An upcoming CARA survey reveals that Spanish-language Catholic groups are perceived as warmer and more familial. Meanwhile, English-language faith groups can be too goal-oriented and individualistic.
Vivian Cabrera
Vivian Cabrera is a former assistant editor at America Media. She is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, and is attending the Graduate School of Social Service at Fordham University, in New York.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
This Christmas, let the Swiss Guard plan your holiday menu
Authored by a member of the force that protects Pope Francis, “The Vatican Christmas Cookbook” explores the food and traditions that make for a happy holiday
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Wouldn’t it be nice if an angel told us what to do in a dream?
A Reflection for the Third Friday of Advent.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Life is dull. Enjoy it anyway.
Anne Tyler’s new novel can help us realize that life often is not spectacular or about jumping from one big event to the next.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Why ‘Schitt’s Creek’ is the show we need in 2020
Every episode of “Schitt’s Creek” comes with guaranteed fits of laughter as the Roses learn what it means to embrace their own brand of “normal” in a strangely normal town.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Looking for a good summer read? Check out these books by authors of color.
Recommendations from the editors of America magazine, plus some poetry too!
Posted inExplainer, Faith
America’s Lenten Guide to the Best Fish Sandwiches
It’s Friday and we know what you want to know: What fish sandwich should you eat today?
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: The pros and cons of being Extremely Online™
Green’s novel gives a firsthand account of what it is like when a person becomes a brand, when one’s every thought, word and move is scripted, scheduled and scrutinized, ready to be devoured by an audience always demanding more.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I never had a reason to celebrate Day of the Dead. Now I remember my grandpa with Pan de Muerto.
This Day of the Dead, I made two loaves of bread: one to share with colleagues and the less pretty one for myself and my grandpa to share over a cup of cafecito.
Posted inArts & Culture, Last Take
The Houston Astros: Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose?
The Houston Astros may be down one game in the World Series, but America assistant editor Vivian Cabrera is a true believer.