Maryknoll Lay Missioner Flavio Jose Rocha writes from Brazil on the feast of Pentecost, a watershed event when followers of Jesus first chose to unite prayer with action and the Church was born.

Maryknoll Sister Mary Ann Smith reflects on the need to be witnesses to the love God in dark places.

Maryknoll Father Daniel Kim, ordained into the Society of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers on May 20, writes this week’s reflection on protecting our connection with God by caring for Creation.

Dave Kane, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner now living in Brazil, reflects on building our individual “spiritual homes” with rooms to welcome many guests.

Maryknoll Sister Anastasia Lindawati, who is on mission in Hong Kong, reflects on responding to God’s call to be a good shepherd in the Church.

Maryknoll Father Roberto Rodriguez, who is on mission in the Diocese of Kyoto, Japan, reflects on a simple encounter like the disciples had with Jesus on the road to Emmaus long ago.

Chloe Schwabe reflects on the mission of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns as part of the Christian call to share the Good News.

Gerry Lee, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, reflects on the new hope that comes with the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“With all the violence, suffering, death and destruction which surround us in this life, we may be tempted to feel that sin and death are victorious, are winning out. But we know deep down in our hearts that Jesus, through his suffering and death has overcome sin and death.” Maryknoll Father Tom Marti, who lived and worked in the Philippines, reflects on the Passion and suffering of Jesus Christ.

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kim Fischer reflects on serving others in São Paulo, Brazil, and wherever we find ourselves, just as Jesus serves others in today’s Gospel reading.