In the midst of a history of suffering, Saint Oscar Romero lived and shared with the poor his unshakeable faith in the Lord of Life, the hope of seeing in El Salvador the Christian reality of new heavens and a new earth, and a charity not simply announced, but embodied in the fate of the…
The first reading from Daniel reminds me of one of the most impactful mission experiences of my life from my time living and working in Kenya. Our team of Maryknoll Sisters focused on building bridges across deep divides within communities, among individuals, and within families torn apart by violent conflicts. Mothers lost children, children lost…
This reflection was previously published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books. Today’s readings present us with several people from whom there are lessons to be learned. First, we encounter Elijah, a towering figure in the history of Israel, a prophet so revered that he was…
Come pray, study, act with us. Ven para rezar, estudiar, y actuar con nosotoros Download a copy of the 2024 Advent Reflection Guide Descargar la guía para la reflexión en Adviento 2024 en Español The Advent Season begins Dec. 1, 2024. Advent is a season to prepare the way of the Lord. We commemorate the…
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’ (Mark 12:28b) It is hard to say for sure what the scribe intended as we read in today’s Gospel. So often, when scribes or Pharisees pose a question to Jesus, they have something in mind; they are…
In a series of two-page briefs, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns addresses key global issues which are the focus of our work in Washington, DC, and at the UN. Inspired by the Gospel and Maryknoll missioners’ commitment to stand with vulnerable communities around the world, we offer these briefs as resources on the intersection…
There are several key themes in today’s Gospel that speak to the “signs of our times” and give us, in Jesus, an example of how we are to respond. Mark tells us of the crowd that was traveling with Jesus, and that Jesus “stood still” at the cry of Bartimaeus, a blind man. The scriptures…
Fr. James Kroeger, MM, who served in the Philippines, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books. The young mother’s face beamed as she held her week-old baby in her arms. It was clear that this was the joy of her life….
The Belgian theologian, Joseph Comblin, in his book, The Meaning of Mission, wrote, and I’m paraphrasing here, “If the Gospels do not cause raised eyebrows, then chances are the Gospels are being compromised.” Is there a Gospel text more uncomfortable, more eyebrow-raising, than today’s Gospel from Mark? Especially for Christians living in a rich country…
Come and see justice growing, illuminating, and expanding. Come, God’s dominion is in our reach! I remember eagerly awaiting our mother’s return from the market as a child, hoping for a treat. She consistently brought back goods like doughnuts, nuts, or sweets, which were suitable gifts because of their rarity and their lessons in sharing….
Fr. Joseph Veneroso, MM wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books. I had the good fortune to study Scripture with Rabbi Asher Finkel. What made his lectures intriguing was that his specialty was the New Testament, specifically the teachings of Jesus….
The 2024 Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action will take place September 21 (World Peace Day) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence). The theme this year is “Walking Together Builds Unity and Nonviolence.” Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action are co-sponsored by Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative. The Catholic Nonviolence Initiative has achieved much since…
Today we have a powerful gospel full of contrasts. We find Jesus taking advantage of being alone with the disciples as they travel through Galilee to share with them where things are heading. Jesus is aware that the powers that be are not accepting his message, and he sees clearly where things are leading. Yet…
In this webinar, presenters: Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka, immigration lawyer in El Paso, Texas, Maryknoll Sister Susan Nchubiri, program associate at MOGC, and Iqbal Ahmad, Fellow of the University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute discuss the much needed immigration fixes in policy and what can be done to uphold the dignity of migrants. This…
Susan Gunn, director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns shares the need for debt relief to developing countries and the impact the United States elections can have on the issue. This webinar was recorded on Wednesday, October 16, as part of our webinar series in anticipation of the United States elections on November 5,…
Lisa Sullivan, Integral Ecology senior program officer, and Sara Kennel, climate advocacy intern, cover the environmental concerns the next U.S. President must confront. This webinar, held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 is part of our webinar series in anticipation of the United States 2024 elections. Check your voter registration at www.vote.gov See our policy brief,…
Dan Moriarty, Peace and Nonviolence senior program officer, addresses the global peace and nonviolence issues relevant to elections in 2024 and the Catholic social teachings that we hope all office-seeking candidates will conform to. Check your voter registration at www.vote.gov See our policy brief, Rethinking Security: No Justice, No Peace This webinar is part of…
September 2024 Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 23 other organizations in a policy brief on biodiversity: Protecting the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to Halt Biodiversity Loss. The policy brief notes the importance of addressing biodiversity loss while also emphasizing the role of Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ knowledge in protecting…
