Feast of Christ the King
Curt Klueg writes this week’s scripture reflection on the great gift of forgiveness.
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Human Rights
Upholding human rights enables a society to put people at the center of all policymaking – political, economic and social – thus protecting the life and dignity of the human person whatever its condition or stage of development. In the year 2020, the world entered into the novel coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented crisis that impacts all aspects of life and presents new threats to upholding human rights.
December 10 is International Human Rights Day. Join us in reciting this prayer by Rabbi Brant Rosen. Explore our Lenten Reflection Guide on human rights.
To understand what our faith teaches about human rights, see “Catholic Social Teaching and Human Rights.”
To learn about Maryknoll mission experience honoring and protecting human rights and the life and dignity of the human person, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, read Maryknoll’s 100 Years of Mission.
To learn about human rights advocacy, watch a 30-minute webinar, “Human Rights Advocacy and the Legacy of Sr. Dianna Ortiz.” You will also find a corresponding page of resources on current human rights issues.
To learn about new threats to human rights, see our articles featured in Maryknoll Magazine:
Upholding Human Rights During the Pandemic
A “David and Goliath” Story of Water Defenders
Honduras: Take action for social movement leaders
The following alerts are circulated by SOA Watch and the International Labor Rights Forum.
March for immigrant dignity, respect
Nationwide events starting on October 5 will culminate in a rally in Washington, D.C. on October 8, calling for dignity and respect for immigrants.
Guatemala: Increased repression in Huehuetenango
Over the last four days, less than a month after President Perez Molina visited the town of Barillas in the department of Huehuetenango and announced the formation of a formal space for dialogue between communities, the government, and the hydroelectric companies Ecoener Hidralia Energía/Hidro Santa Cruz S.A., police and military actions have markedly increased.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dave Kane, a member of the Global Concerns office staff, is a former lay missioner who lives and works in Joao Pessoa, Brazil.
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
MOGC director Gerry Lee writes the reflection for this Sunday’s readings.
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is December 1.
Support a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel
The following alert is the “third Thursday” alert for September.
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Curt and Anita Klueg, along with their children, serve as lay missioners in Kenya.
All Saints Day
This All Saints Day reflection is written by Rhegan Hyypio, a former Franciscan lay missioner who spent a year working with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dan Moriarty writes this week’s scripture reflection; Dan is a former lay missioner who now coordinates the Maryknoll Bolivia Immersion Program.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week’s reflection was prepared by Marj Humphrey who spent many years as a missioner in East Africa.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Jim Noonan, who spent much of his missionary life in Asia, now serves God’s people in South Sudan.
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week’s reflection is written by Kathy McNeely, who is currently a staff member with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Kathy spent several years in Guatemala as a lay missioner.
Annual vigil to close the School of the Americas
School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch) will hold its annual weekend vigil to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas/Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) from Nov. 22-24, 2013.
International Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day — December 10 — presents an opportunity, every year, to celebrate human rights, highlight a specific issue, and advocate for the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone everywhere.
Guatemala: Take action for justice in Nacahuil
The following alert is circulated by the Guatemala Human Rights Commission.
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Rick Dixon is a Maryknoll lay missioner living and working in El Salvador.