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Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sr. Sue Rech, MM, considers what it means to reach out to “the other” in tumultuous times.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kathy Bond sees Jesus’ outstretched hand in the work of the Welcome House, São Paulo, Brazil.

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Fr. Jim Kofski, MM, a missioner at the U.S./Mexico border in Texas, with experience in Myanmar, reflects on our potential to grow and be transformed. This scripture reflection was previously published the week of August 6, 2017.

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sr. Janet Hockman, MM, reflects on the unanswered questions of that arise from the Gospel readings.

Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Gene Toland, MM, reflects on the parable of the mustard seed and yeast.

Fifthteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Stephen Veryser reflects on the value of the humbling fallow time.

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sr. Sia Temu, MM, reflects on the yoke of Christianity and how that burden means true freedom.

July-August 2023

Vol. 48, No. 4 A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. John Eybel asks “When are the demands of others in need my chance to die with Christ in order to live with Him?”

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Debbie Northern reflects on the dignity owed but denied migrants at the U.S./Mexico border

Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sr. Connie Krautkremer, MM, is reminded of the Day of the African Child in the readings of St. Paul

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Fr. David Schwinghamer, MM, a missioner with experience in Tanzania and Uganda, reflects on celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi during a pandemic. This scripture reflection was previously published on June 14, 2020.