Middle East Notes, February 25, 2015
This issue of the Middle East Notes focuses on the continued occupation/annexation/settlement expansion of and in land that would have been a future Palestinian state, the violent response of Palestinian youth, the apartheid “citizen rights” of Palestinians, the sabotaging of the peace process, the unnecessary U.S. multi-billion dollar support of a wealthy Israel, and the inevitability of another Gaza Hamas Israel war.
Encounter #8: Laudato Si' and FEET's second pillar
In this issue of Encounters, we look at the encyclical from the perspective of FEET’s second pillar, the need for public policies that support an economy of right relationship, to guarantee a decent future for the next generations.
Middle East Notes, February 11, 2016
The six featured articles and the many related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the increasing civilian suffering due to the Gaza blockade, Ban Ki-moon for his criticism of Israeli occupation and settlement-building, the failure yet the continuing need of the two-state solution or something like it, the hopelessness effect of military rule on Palestinian youth, and other issues.
Lenten Reflection Guide 2016
This 16-page guide offers reflections, questions, prayers, and actions based on the Gospel readings and the teachings of Pope Francis in Laudato Si'.
Middle East Notes, January 28, 2016
The six featured articles and the many related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the growing involvement of the European Union in resolving the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, the execution of teenagers with knives or scissors without trial or discussion, unchecked Israeli vigilantism on the West Bank, the silence of U.S. Jewish organizations on Israeli “il-liberalism,” the growing de-legitimization of Israel due to the occupation and apartheid policies, and Israeli government attempts to silence internal and external opposition to the occupation.
Middle East Notes, January 14, 2016
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
January-February 2016 NewsNotes
The January-February 2016 issue of NewsNotes includes reflections on the Paris Climate Summit, details of a major conference on land gabbing in Africa as well as a new report on land grabbing in Brazil, updates on Central America, and much more.
Middle East Notes, December 31, 2015
This issue of Middle East Notes highlights the challenge of Jewish extremists to the future of Israel, the continuing support of Israel by the U.S. despite fears of its becoming a “unitary state” impossible to function, deteriorating global support for and criticism of occupation actions, reactions to the “breaking the silence” movement, and signs of weakening support of the occupation by some U.S. evangelical Christians.
Third Sunday of Lent
This week's scripture reflection is written by Fr. Joe Healey, who has lived and worked in East Africa for many years.
Second Sunday of Lent
Sr. Mary Grenough, a Maryknoll missioner who lives and works in Myanmar, writes this week's reflection.
First Sunday of Lent
Debbie Northern, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner who lived and worked in Tanzania and El Salvador, writes this week's reflection.
Ash Wednesday
Fr. John Sivalon, a Marknoll missioner who lived and worked in Tanzania before serving as Superior General of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, writes this week's reflection on repentance.