Middle East Notes, November 14, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes presents articles on the peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, continued settlement construction, the region’s invisible Christians, control of the Jordan Valley, the “de-development” strategy of the Israeli government towards the Palestinians, Secretary Kerry’s public criticism of Israel’s settlement activities, and other issues.
A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year A
Ready for Advent 2013, this collection of scripture reflections, written by Maryknoll missioners, Affiliates and staff, span the liturgical year (cycle A).
November-December 2013 NewsNotes
The November-December 2013 NewsNotes includes a report on Brazil's debt, reflections on the World Food Prize and Pope Francis, and an update on Cambodia, among other topics.
Middle East Notes ........ October 31, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes contains articles concerning continuing settlement activity, a report of U.S. financial assistance to Israel, criticism and defense of Max Blumenthal’s Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel, plans for a “Truth Commission” concerning the foundation of the State of Israel, contradictions in defining Israel as a Jewish state, and other issues.
Middle East Notes .......... October 17, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes contains articles concerning the possibility and impossibility of the two-state solution, a review of Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel, volunteerism in Palestine, continued settlement activity, apartheid, Gaza’s isolation, and other issues.
Feast of Christ the King
Curt Klueg writes this week's scripture reflection on the great gift of forgiveness.
Middle East Notes .......... October 3, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes contains articles on the continuing peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, comments on Ian Lustick’s New York Times article, the impossibility of a “Jewish State,” implications of the reality that it seems that Jews are now a minority in Israel and the Occupied Territories combined, failure of the Oslo Accords, Israel’s relationship to Syria’s civil war, and more.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dave Kane, a member of the Global Concerns office staff, is a former lay missioner who lives and works in Joao Pessoa, Brazil.
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
MOGC director Gerry Lee writes the reflection for this Sunday's readings.
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Curt and Anita Klueg, along with their children, serve as lay missioners in Kenya.
All Saints Day
This All Saints Day reflection is written by Rhegan Hyypio, a former Franciscan lay missioner who spent a year working with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dan Moriarty writes this week's scripture reflection; Dan is a former lay missioner who now coordinates the Maryknoll Bolivia Immersion Program.