First Sunday of Lent
Sr. Helen Graham, MM, considers the responsibilities we have shirked towards the earth.
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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.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dc. Joshua Maondo, MM, sees the visitation as a model for how we are to welcome the stranger.
Third Sunday of Advent 2023
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Richard Dixon tells of a friendship forged in Mexicali, Mexico.
Second Sunday of Advent 2023
Sr. Dee Smith, MM, sees her ministry with migrants as a way of preparing the way for the coming of Emmanuel.
First Sunday of Advent 2023
Fr. Alejandro Marina, MM, invites us to be “awake” to the causes of mass migration and displacement in our world.
Feast of Christ the King
Fr, Michael Snyder, MM, shares how the scripture readings are relevant to his work as a medical university chaplain in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Peg Vamosy “what are the gifts and talents that each of us is given to administer to the best of our abilities?”
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sr Susan Nchubiri reads in the scriptures a call to act as true Christians.