Scripture Reflections

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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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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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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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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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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Curt and Anita Klueg and their children were Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Kenya. They reflect on the call to radical hospitality. 

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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week’s reflection was prepared by Marj Humphrey who spent many years as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in East Africa.

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week’s reflection is written by Kathy McNeely, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner and former staff member of Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.