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….
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…
Maryknoll Father Joe Towle draws on two mission experiences that deepened his understanding of nonviolence.
Maryknoll Sister Susan Nchubiri expands on the themes healing and equality in today’s gospel.
The late Maryknoll Sister Madeline Dorsey speaks of her time in El Salvador during the civil war of the 1980’s.
Maryknoll Father John Northrop remembers his years of service in Cuidad Juárez.
Judy Coode, former communications director for the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, reflects on the communion meal.
Maryknoll Father Ken Thesing tells the story of a catechist who inspired him in mission.
Maryknoll Sister Mary Ellen Manz asks, “What must I do?” as a Christian living in tumultuous times.
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Gabe Hurrish recollects a small but impactful gift.
Maryknoll Father John Keegan considers the lessons of ministry in the Gospel through the story of the 2023 film “The Old Oak”, which tells of a community welcoming Syrian refugees.
Maryknoll Sister Janet Hockman reflects on the significance of the trusted walking stick.
Joanne Miya, a Maryknoll lay missioner in Tanzania, reflects on the unlikely prophets in our midst.
Maryknoll Father John Sivalon reflects on the challenge in this week’s readings to examine society’s treatment of women.
Maryknoll Sister Helen Graham recognizes World Refugee Day in the scripture readings.
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Anna Johnson learns a lesson on the parable of the mustard seed from her home garden in Tanzania.
Maryknoll Father Dennis Moorman prays for global synodality in the face of great division and inequality.
Sister Antoinette (Nonie) Gutzler, MM, shares the work Maryknoll Missioners in South Sudan as an example of God’s love made visible in our world.
