How the contrasts of Good Friday reach beyond believers
In a world of inconsistencies between what is said and what is done, the figure of Jesus of Nazareth divides history into two parts.
Mario J. Paredes
Mario J. Paredes is CEO of SOMOS Community Care, Inc., one of 25 Performing Provider Systems that operated under the mandate of New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program.
Latest articles by Mario J. Paredes
‘A Devotion to Holy Scripture”: Love what St. Jerome loved
7 things to understand about Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter on the importance of sacred Scripture.
On the power of Scripture in the healing of trauma
A new study finds that of those who turn to the Bible when they are suffering experience greater healing than those who do not.
Giving thanks: A permanent attitude and a lifelong mission
This holiday reminds us of our calling to be happy and to make sure all of our brothers and sisters have reasons to be give thanks.
In remembrance: A tribute to my friend, Cardinal Ortega of Havana
The cardinal archbishop has passed away today, at the age of 82
We can try to avoid the meaning of Christmas, but it is nevertheless a challenge to us all
A path is placed before us that normally is neither our path nor our logic
Research shows downward shift in Americans’ engagement with the Bible
The survey found that 78 percent of “Bible-centered” adults “agree strongly that the future is hopeful.” That figure stands at just 24 percent for “Bible-disengaged” adults.
Give thanks… and find happiness!
Thanksgiving Day is not just a day for giving thanks. It must also be a day that pushes us to build reasons to continue to be grateful
Sex scandals in the church: Great evils require great remedies
The bad witness of men of the Church forces us to take decisive actions that will help us recover the credibility and enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel.
Study finds that seeing the same doctor every time may save your life
In today's health care system "continuity of care", while difficult to achieve, is linked to lower mortality rates and other positive health outcomes.
Health-care reform and the lost art of healing
Value-based care is the new wave of health-care reform.
Easter: New and abundant life for all
Let it be Easter then every day. Let all our days witness our passage from the old to the new ...
5 Years with Pope Francis: An overview
Ad multos annos, Holy Father!
Museum of the Bible puts unprecedented spotlight on source of Judeo-Christian civilization
Five exhibit floors will house no fewer than 40,000 biblical and religious artifacts.