September - October 2023
Vol. 48, No. 5
A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.
Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA) Newsletter – September 2023
First-hand insights into the current events in both Ngorongoro and Loliondo, as well as other areas facing land dispossession by the government of Tanzania.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sr. Nonie Gutzler reflects on how the scriptures guide us to “not conform to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" into newness of life.
Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. John McAuley, MM, considers the call to stewardship in the readings and how they apply to the twenty-first century.
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sr. Sue Rech, MM, considers what it means to reach out to "the other" in tumultuous times.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kathy Bond sees Jesus' outstretched hand in the work of the Welcome House, São Paulo, Brazil.
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Fr. Jim Kofski, MM, a missioner at the U.S./Mexico border in Texas, with experience in Myanmar, reflects on our potential to grow and be transformed. This scripture reflection was previously published the week of August 6, 2017.
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sr. Janet Hockman, MM, reflects on the unanswered questions of that arise from the Gospel readings.
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Gene Toland, MM, reflects on the parable of the mustard seed and yeast.
Fifthteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Stephen Veryser reflects on the value of the humbling fallow time.
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sr. Sia Temu, MM, reflects on the yoke of Christianity and how that burden means true freedom.
July-August 2023
Vol. 48, No. 4
A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.