Professor Chesnut talks to Ed Wilkinson about Santa Muerte and its large growing cult in Mexico. He explains why people believe in Santa Muerte, what she looks like, and what they pray for. Ed and Dr. Chesnut clarify the Catholic stance.
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The Mexican-American Vote
Politics and elections in the USA and Mexico. How are their issues related? How are Mexican-Americans looking to vote? Discussing political policies between the United States and Mexico. Discussing whether immigration (specifically Mexican) hurts or contributes to society in the United States and how.
Human Trafficking In Mexico
Watch NET TV web special on human trafficking throughout Mexico, and the Catholic organizations that have a role in helping ease the humanitarian toll of this issue.
Meeting the Pope
Revisit the group of women that sewed the linens for the Pope for the Madison Square Garden Holy Mass. The group got to meet the Pope Francis in Harlem and I would like to get their experience and hopes for the Pope’s visit to their home land Mexico.
Mexico Overview
Mexico overview, which includes where the Pope is going, and includes highlights of children in hospital, prisons, the indigenous, OL of Guadalupe, other stops, and more.
Lady of Guadalupe
We have another clip, from the NET TV documentary Mexico Ever Faithful. This segment features Padre Jose Camarena Fregozo, of the Diocese of Leon, in Guanajuato, Mexico. He presents us with a fascinating and detailed description of the beauty and the impact that the original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe had on the native people of Mexico.
Catholic Church In Mexico
The Catholic Church in Mexico — looking at both the challenges to the faith, and the positive evangelization going on in the country. Examines why the Pope’s visit to Chiapas & Juárez are important for hope among Mexican Catholics.
Blessed Jose Sanchez Del Rio
From the NET TV documentary, Mexico Ever Faithful, is the story of Blessed Jose Sanchez del Rio. He was just 14 years old when he was martyred for refusing to denounce his Catholic faith. He was captured and killed in 1928 and endured several weeks of imprisonment and torture before his death. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.
Mariachis In NY
The director of the Mariachi Academy of NY works with mariachi students at St. Raphael’s church in Queens, NY – one of many programs that highlight the cultural contributions of the Mexican people.
Featuring: Ramon Ponce, Director of Mariachi Academy of New York
Mexican Immigrants
The Executive Director of Mexican Culture Without Borders talks about the derogatory comments politicians have made about Mexican immigrants. He also speaks about the life of Jesus as an immigrant and the lessons of Christianity. Also touches upon social justice and the challenges that migrant Mexicans face.
Featuring: Juan Carlos Aguirre, Executive Director Mano a Mano (Mexican Culture Without Borders)