Philippines typhoon another sign of climate change
The December 4 typhoon that hit Mindanao is the latest indicator of the critical importance of addressing climate change.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The reflection for this final Sunday of Advent 2012 is written by Maria Montello, a lay missioner in Cambodia.
China, sustainability, peace: A missioner’s account
Maryknoll Sr. Marjorie Ann Bush returned to the U.S. on September 14 after making a short trip back to China where she worked in mission from 1999 until 2010. Sr. Ann Braudis interviewed Sr. Marjorie Ann regarding her sense of China’s movement toward sustainable development and whether or not a sense of peace is being strengthened through China’s development.
Philippines: Framework agreement on Bangsamoro
The following article is contributed by Fred Goddard, who recently moved to the Philippines after stepping down from his role as executive coordinator of the Maryknoll Affiliates.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Sunday’s reflection is written by Fr. Jim Kroeger, who has served as a missioner in Asia for many years.
East Timor: Ten years of independence
Sources for the following article, which was published in the September-October 2012 NewsNotes, include BBC News, FMT News, and the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN).
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sr. Luise Ahrens, who has spent many years in Cambodia, writes in this week’s reflections about the challenges of living in a interconnected world … How do we make choices that are clarified by God’s wisdom? How can we live a life formed and informed by the Spirit of Jesus?
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week’s reflection, Fr. Tom Marti recalls his service in the Philippines, and that beautiful nation’s efforts to reverse the devastating ecological destruction it has experienced in recent decades.
Korea: UN asked to evaluate human rights abuses
The following was published by the Union of Catholic Asian News (UCAN). Read about Jeju Island and its residents’ efforts to stop the construction of a naval base in the September-October 2011 and November-December 2011 issues of NewsNotes.
Compare the Korea FTA to the TRADE Act
How does the Korea FTA measure up to the TRADE (Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment) Act, sponsored by Rep. Michael Michaud (D‐ME) …