Scripture Reflections

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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Melissa Altman, a Maryknoll lay missioner in El Salvador, reflects on “blindly” embracing the adventure of mission within family life. 

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Joe Thaler, MM, reflects on respecting and valuing our neighbors, especially those who are marginalized. This reflection was originally published in 2013. 

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sr. Carol Marie McDonald, MM, reflects on how the Scriptures for this Sunday show God’s delight in us and the call to Christian community. 

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Epiphany of the Lord

Anne Berry, a returned Maryknoll lay missioner, reflects on what the journey of the Magi teaches us about going to the margins.

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Maryknoll Father Ken Thesing, who served in Tanzania and Rome, reflects on the meaning of discipleship and following the example of Jesus.

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Feast of the Holy Family

Karen Bortvedt Estrada, a returned Maryknoll lay missioner in Cambodia, reflects on how today’s Gospel teaches us about a communal culture of care. 

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Christmas Day 2021

Fr. William Grimm, MM, reflects on how we are called to be the ‘word of God’ for the world.