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One-pager: Call for an Immediate Ceasefire, De-escalation, and Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza

Churches for Middle East Peace share their asks of lawmakers in Congress.

First Sunday of Lent

Sr. Helen Graham, MM, considers the responsibilities we have shirked towards the earth.

Ash Wednesday

Maryknoll Affiliate Marilyn Kott considers the comunal nature of our faith and spirituality.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Frank Breen, MM sees Jesus’ communion with the lepers as an example for our Church.

Israel-Palestine Conflict Resources

Prayers, webinars, and actions you can take to advocate for a lasting peace in the Holy Land.

Trip Report: The Way Forward for Middle East Peace

Hear from two U.S. Catholic representatives who recently returned from Israel-Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon where they met with Christian leaders and others working for peace in the Israel-Gaza war.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sister Lelia (Lil) Mattingly, MM, sees draws hope from the work and Christian witness at the U.S./Mexico border

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Deacon Matt Dulka is reminded of the spark of spirit that comes through mission.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Debbie Northern sees the readings as a call to action for us to change our ways as a society

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sister Arlene Trant, MM, recollects her response of “Here I am!” to Jesus’ “Come and See.”

Lenten Reflection Guide 2024: Caring for Creation

The 2023 Lenten Reflection Guide: Caring for Creation from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns contains reflections, questions, prayers, fasts, and actions based on each week’s Gospel reading and the experience of Maryknoll missioners who have lived and worked with marginalized communities around the world.

January – February 2024

Vol. 49, No. 1 A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.

The Epiphany

Dan Moriarty tells how our encounters in mission can compel us to return home by a different way.

Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen

In honor of the Sept. 17 feast day of St. Heldegard, Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kathy Bond reflects on her pilgrimage to the saint’s abbey in Germany

Feast of the Holy Family

On Sunday, Dec. 31, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family during the eight-day celebration of Christmas. The feast day celebrates the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a model of love, acceptance, and faithfulness. When we reflect on all Mary and Joseph experienced during Mary’s pregnancy, and then during the early…