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January-February 2017 NewsNotes

Read about our work with the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative and the Human Thread Campaign, as well as articles on Cuba, Haiti, the U.S.-Mexico border, the Philippines, and much more.

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Middle East Notes, January 5, 2017

The six featured articles and the related links in this issue focus on analysis of the UN Security Council’s Resolution 2334 and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent speech warning Israel of the implications of a “one state” solution.

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Epiphany

Rick Dixon, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner, reflects on the Christ child and the Magi in El Salvador.

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Solemnity of Mary

Teresa Villaruz, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Kenya, reflects on seeing the light despite the darkness.

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Feast of the Holy Family

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Ashley Leen in Tanzania writes this week’s reflection on the meaning of family.

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Christmas Day

The reflection for Christmas Day was prepared by Maryknoll Father Tom Tiscornia who served the people of Sudan and South Sudan for many years.

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Middle East Notes, December 15, 2016

Read about Pax Christi International’s “Call for a new Israeli-Palestinian peace process”, speeches made at the UN Palestinian Solidarity Day, and much more.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Catherine Heinhold, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner, lived and worked in Sāo Paulo, Brazil.

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Third Sunday of Advent

This week’s reflection is written by Karen Bortvedt, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Cambodia.

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Middle East Notes, December 1, 2016

Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes  Read the PDF version The six featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on Israeli and Palestinian hopes and fears…

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Second Sunday of Advent

Father Mike Duggan, who was on mission in Korea for many years, writes this week’s Scripture reflection.

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First Sunday of Advent

Maryknoll Sister Jeanne Houlihan, who was on mission in Hong Kong for many years, asks “Are we awake?”

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Middle East Notes November 17, 2016

Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes  Read the PDF version The six featured articles and the many related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the implications of the election…

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Feast of Christ the King

Curt Klueg, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner, writes this week’s Scripture reflection on the great gift of forgiveness.

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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dave Kane, a member of the Global Concerns staff, is a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner who lives and works in Joao Pessoa, Brazil.

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Middle East Notes, November 3, 2016

Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes  Read the PDF version The six featured articles and the many related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the speech by B’Tselem chairman…