Epiphany
Kathy McNeely, MOGC's interim director and a former Maryknoll lay missioner in Guatemala, writes this Sunday's reflection.
January 1, Solemnity of Mary
Today's reflection is written by Sr. Janice McLaughlin, president of the Maryknoll Sisters.
Middle East Notes December 20, 2012
This week’s Middle East Notes gives data and reflections on continuing Israeli settlement construction, growing recognition of Hamas in Gaza, the UN decision to give Palestine the same non-member observer status as the Vatican, and access to a short video explaining the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Feast of the Holy Family
Br. John Beeching works with Burmese refugees in Thailand.
Middle East Notes December 6, 2012
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Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Also, starting this week, Middle East Notes will publish every other week. See you on December 20.
Middle East Notes November 29, 2012
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Christmas Day
Maggie Fogarty, a former lay missioner who lived and worked in Bolivia, writes the reflection for today's readings.
Christmas Eve Mass at midnight
Brother Marty Shea, who missions in Guatemala, shares a story of a child who brought light.
Christmas Vigil
Sr. Ann Braudis, who worked as a missioner in Bolivia and the Philippines, writes: "May Jesus be born in you tonight as surely as he was born in Bethlehem all those long years ago."
Middle East Notes November 15, 2012
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This week’s Middle East Notes include articles on the Israeli response to the reelection of President Obama, the January 22, 2013 upcoming elections in Israel, developments in Gaza, lasting hope for the two state solution and other issues.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The reflection for this final Sunday of Advent 2012 is written by Maria Montello, a lay missioner in Cambodia.
Second Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Fr. Dan McLaughlin writes about an archdiocesan initiative in Brazil to raise awareness of local issues.