Resources
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Baptism of the Lord
Maryknoll Fr. Lo Dam reflects on Epiphany as the start of Jesus’ mission in the world and a call for us to follow in his footsteps. Liturgically speaking, the Christmas season ends with the Epiphany, and the New Year’s Ordinary time starts with this feast of Baptism of Our Lord, since today is also the…
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Prayer for the People of Venezuela
Join us in prayer for peace and protection for the people of Venezuela. This prayer was written on January 3, 2025, in the hours after the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. God of mercy and peace, we come before you today with hearts heavy for our brothers and sisters in Venezuela. Our hearts are with…
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Epiphany
Returned Lay Missioner Debbie Northern reflects the meaning of epiphanies for the Magi and in our lives of faith today. After following a large star for several months, expecting the portentous sight of a newborn King, the Magi discover a recently born child and his parents huddled in a stable surrounded by shepherds and animals….
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Feast of the Holy Family
Susan Gunn, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Director, explores the Christmas story’s implications in our lives and treatment of migrants and refugees. The journey of Christmas continues in the readings today. The family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph must escape an evil ruler and live as refugees in Egypt for a few years. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the…
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Webinar: From Amazon to Action: Faith Perspectives on COP30
This November, COP30, the United Nations’ primary forum for addressing the climate crisis, convened in Belém, Brazil. Join us to unpack COP30’s mixed results, the role of the faith community in shaping outcomes, and the growing movement of grassroots multilateralism working to keep our climate future alive. Watch the recording of our special webinar on…
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January-February 2026
Vol. 51, No. 1. A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.
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Christmas
Maryknoll Fr. John Keegan speaks of holding fast to hope and joy in the midst of suffering and pain during the Christmas season. Celebrating Christmas is a matter of allowing our joy to be touched by painful realization. For the fleeting moments of celebration, our attention is drawn to the saving power of gentleness and…
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Affiliates Louis and Janet Tullo reflect on Joseph’s quiet courage. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. Last year, the Gospel reading for today focused on Mary’s perspective. This year, we walk with Joseph. Both stories are profiles in…
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Third Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll lay missioner Sarah Bueter reflects on small acts of love and justice. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. In this Sunday’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, John the Baptist waits in expectation from his prison cell. He…
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Second Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Sr. Ann Hayden invites us to be hopeful this Advent. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. Pope Leo XIV, in his recent Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te, said “Love for the Lord, then, is one with love for the…
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First Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger invites us to walk with God this Advent. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. Our three scripture readings for this first Sunday of Advent overflow with rich imagery that alerts us to be vigilant and…
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Update from COP30 in Brazil
Maryknoll representative Lisa Sullivan reports on what is happening during the second week at the UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil. November 20, 2025 Greetings from COP30, the UN Conference on Climate Change, meeting in the Amazonian city of Belém in northern Brazil. We are more than half-way through the two-week negotiations on global…