Middle East Notes, June 5, 2014
This week’s Middle East Notes focus on Pope Francis’ visit to Jordan, Palestine and Israel, U.S. responsibility for oppression of Palestinians, “occu-partheid,” struggle for survival in East Jerusalem, continued settlement building as an obstacle to peace, the June 8, 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, the unity government of Fatah and Hamas, and other issues.
Encounters #1: Where faith, economy and ecology meet
Each issue of our newsletter "Encounters: where faith, economy and ecology meet" will feature the challenges posed by the current economic growth paradigm and shine light on the hopeful ways communities are responding to protect human dignity and God’s beautiful Creation.
Middle East Notes, special edition: Pope Francis visits the Holy Land
This is a special issue of Middle East Notes, with articles from Pope Francis's May 2014 visit to Palestine, Israel and Jordan.
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
Fr. Leo Shea spent many years as a missioner in Venezuela and more recently in Jamaica. He writes the reflection for this year's celebration of the founding of the Maryknoll Society, on the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul.
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maggie Fogarty and her family lived as Maryknoll lay missioners in Bolivia.
Feast of Corpus Christi
Sr. Mary Reese has served the people of Tanzania for more than 50 years.
Trinity Sunday
Br. Marty Shea has lived for years amongst the people of Guatemala.
Pentecost
Sr. Teresa Dagdag, MM recently finished her term as executive co-secretary of the Commission on Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) for the Union of Superiors General in Rome. She continues to work as a JPIC promoter in Rome.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sr. Mary Ellen Manz served as a missioner in East Africa for many years.
Middle East Notes, May 22, 2014
This week’s Middle East Notes highlights concerns about the ending yet necessity of peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, security preparations for the Pope’s visit, hate crimes and “price tag” operations, responses and reactions to the possibility of a Fatah/Hamas Palestinian government, reflections on Israel’s Independence Day, the Nakba, and other issues.
Pentecost resource: On fire for immigration reform
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Justice for Immigrants campaign offers On Fire for Immigration Reform: A Pentecost Resource.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sr. Genie Natividad, MM serves in Tanzania.