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The refrain of a popular Spanish hymn proclaims, “I am the Church, you are the Church, we are the Church.” With this as a keynote, Hosffman Ospino draws on the deep conviction among Hispanic Catholics that they are called to be the Church— locally, nationally, and globally—and provides a basic introduction to the nature and mission of the Church. In La Iglesia, the Church’s origin, structure, history, and mission are explored in light of the experience of Hispanic Catholics in the United States. Ospino explains what every Hispanic Catholic in the United States needs to know about being part of the People of God, connecting his message to the everyday experience of people in their families and faith communities. Part of the Ave Maria Press Recursos para el ministerio hispano series, La Iglesia is perfect for lay ministers, catechists, people in the RCIA, and leaders of small faith communities. While many Spanish-language resources are imported from other countries, this book emerges from the pastoral reality of Hispanic Catholics in the United States.

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This book will become an essential tool of the New Evangelization, inviting the reader to joyfully embrace the call of becoming a missionary disciple of our Lord in the Church today, in practical ways. --Most Rev. Arturo Cepeda, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Este libro sera un instrumento esencial para la Nueva Evangelizacion, invitando al lector a adoptar con gozo el llamado a ser discipulo misionero de nuestro Senor en la Iglesia de hoy, en formas practicas. --Mons. Arturo Cepeda, Obispo Auxiliar de Detroit Hosffman Ospino has again provided us with an invaluable gift by introducing a clear understanding and appreciation of what the Church is. Well written and very clearly organized, La Iglesia: Pueblo de Dios llamado a la comunion is undoubtedly one of the best manuals for adult catechetical instruction. --Adrian A. Herrera, Associate Director Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston El Dr. Ospino nos ha brindado nuevamente un regalo invaluable al presentar una clara comprension y apreciacion de lo que es la Iglesia. Esta muy bien escrito y organizado, La Iglesia: Pueblo de Dios llamado a la comunion es, sin duda, uno de los mejores manuales de instruccion catequetica para adultos. --Adrian A. Herrera, Director Asociado, Oficina de Evangelizacion y Catequesis, Arquidiocesis de Galveston-Houston In this book, Hosffman Ospino offers us an exposition of Catholic ecclesiology that is at once comprehensive and accessible. Ospino highlights the biblical and theological roots of the doctrine of the Church in a way that is complete, authoritative, and truly indispensable for Hispanic ministry in the U.S. Brief and beautifully written, this book benefits experts and anyone who purports to participate in the future of North American Catholicism. --Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Department of Religious Studies at Manhattan College En este libro, Hosffman Ospino nos ofrece una presentacion de la ecclesiologia catolica muy completa y a la vez accesible. Ospino ilumina las raices biblicas y teologicas de la doctrina de la iglesia en una forma comprensiva, autoritaria e indispensable para el ministerio hispano en Estados Unidos. Breve y hermoso, el libro beneficia no solo a expertos sino tambien a cualquier persona que le interese participar en el futuro de la iglesia norteamericana. --Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Departmento de Estudios Religiosos, Manhattan College

This book will become an essential tool of the New Evangelization, inviting the reader to joyfully embrace the call of becoming a missionary disciple of our Lord in the Church today, in practical ways. --Most Rev. Arturo Cepeda, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Este libro ser� un instrumento esencial para la Nueva Evangelizaci�n, invitando al lector a adoptar con gozo el llamado a ser disc�pulo misionero de nuestro Se�or en la Iglesia de hoy, en formas pr�cticas. --Mons. Arturo Cepeda, Obispo Auxiliar de Detroit Hosffman Ospino has again provided us with an invaluable gift by introducing a clear understanding and appreciation of what the Church is. Well written and very clearly organized, La Iglesia: Pueblo de Dios llamado a la comunion is undoubtedly one of the best manuals for adult catechetical instruction. --Adri�n A. Herrera, Associate Director Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston El Dr. Ospino nos ha brindado nuevamente un regalo invaluable al presentar una clara comprensi�n y apreciaci�n de lo que es la Iglesia. Est� muy bien escrito y organizado, La Iglesia: Pueblo de Dios llamado a la comuni�n es, sin duda, uno de los mejores manuales de instrucci�n catequ�tica para adultos. --Adri�n A. Herrera, Director Asociado, Oficina de Evangelizaci�n y Catequesis, Arquidi�cesis de Galveston-Houston In this book, Hosffman Ospino offers us an exposition of Catholic ecclesiology that is at once comprehensive and accessible. Ospino highlights the biblical and theological roots of the doctrine of the Church in a way that is complete, authoritative, and truly indispensable for Hispanic ministry in the U.S. Brief and beautifully written, this book benefits experts and anyone who purports to participate in the future of North American Catholicism. --Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Department of Religious Studies at Manhattan College En este libro, Hosffman Ospino nos ofrece una presentaci�n de la ecclesiolog�a cat�lica muy completa y a la vez accesible. Ospino ilumina las raices biblicas y teol�gicas de la doctrina de la iglesia en una forma comprensiva, autoritaria e indispensable para el ministerio hispano en Estados Unidos. Breve y hermoso, el libro beneficia no solo a expertos sino tambi�n a cualquier persona que le interese participar en el futuro de la iglesia norteamericana. --Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Departmento de Estudios Religiosos, Manhattan College

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Hosffman Ospino is a professor of theology and religious education at Boston College, where he serves as director of graduate programs in Hispanic ministry. He is actively involved in Hispanic ministry at St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and is a member of the leadership team overseeing the process of the Fifth National Pastoral Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry.

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