Second Sunday of Easter
Maryknoll Sister Ann Hayden writes of how Jesus’ transforming way of compassion can help bridge the divide between us and the “other.”
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Scripture Reflections
Easter Sunday
Maryknoll Sister Nonie Gutzler invites us to consider how Jesus’ Resurrection brings us to the edge of “eternal morning.”
Palm Sunday
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Stephen Veryser compares our annual commemorations of Easter to the to the smell of fresh rainfall or the jar of perfumed oil poured on Jesus’ head in the Gospel readings.
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Maryknoll Sister Susan Nchubiri is reminded of the wisdom of ancestors in the keeping of our covenant with God.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Maryknoll Father Joseph Thaler asks what we are called to sacrifice in the face of the changes he has witnessed in the Kathmandu Valley.
Third Sunday in Lent
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Peg Vamosy reflects on the upcoming Mass readings, ecological sin and her ministry in El Salvador.
Second Sunday in Lent
Fr, Joseph Healey, MM, who served for five decades in East Africa, relates how young Catholics care for creation in Kenya by planting trees.
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.
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.”
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…
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Sr. Claudette LaVerdiere, MM, recalls an insight her brother shared 30 years ago.