Scripture reflections

Fr. Joe Thaler, MM, reflects on his work in Nepal and how God calls us to seize opportunities to serve God and our neighbor. 

Fr. Tom Marti, MM, reflects on how the love experienced in the family forms us for the mission of spreading God's love. 

Fr. James Eble, MM, reflects on what it means to have Christ as our King who acts as a true shepherd of the people. 

The following reflection is from the Advent Reflection Guide 2020: Building a Culture of Peace.

The following reflection is from the Advent Reflection Guide 2020: Building a Culture of Peace.

Maryknoll Father Michael Snyder reflects on this week's readings in light of his mission experience in Tanzania. 

Maryknoll Sister Genie Natividad reflects on how she glimpsed the Kingdom of God at Casa del Refugiado, a shelter for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. 

Sr. Pat Conroy, MM, reflects on how the journey of Lent calls us to a deeper trust in God. 

Sr. Teresa Dagdag, MM, considers what it takes to live in God's hope and undergo ecological conversion in these times of climate crisis. 

Curt Klueg, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner, invites us to consider the transformative gift of forgiveness. 

Sr. Nancy Connor, MM, invites us to celebrate the saints that we have known in our own lives. 

Sr. Susan Nchubiri, M.M., reflects on lamentation and hope in a challenging world. 

Maryknoll Sister Ann Hayden reflects on the way to God's "holy mountain."

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka in El Paso, Texas, reflects on the Gospel call to respond to our neighbors in need.

Christine Bodewes, a former Markynoll Lay Missioner in Kenya, reflects on learning the lesson of the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Mary Oldham Hannemann reflects on the care and compassion she has witnessed in her community in Mombasa, Kenya.

Ted Miles, Executive Director of the Maryknoll Lay Missioners, reflects on the power of love to heal our broken relationships and bind us together as God created us to be.

Maryknoll Father John Spain in El Salvador reflects on the lessons we can learn from the early Church.

Maryknoll Sister Sia Nyasari Temu reflects on the freedom from fear that the resurrection brings for all who follow Jesus.

Bob Short, executive director of the Maryknoll Affiliates, reflects on the transformative power of the resurrection.

This week's reflection was written by Maryknoll Father Ray Finch in 2016. Father Finch lived and worked in the Andean regions of Latin America for many years, and is currently Superior General of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

Maryknoll Father Joe Healey, a Missioner in East Africa since 1968, looks at the 2019 Lenten Campaign Book offered by the Kenyan Conference of Catholic Bishops to reflect on the care of creation during this Season of Lent.

Maryknoll Father John Barth in Uganda reflects on Jesus' teachings on the framework for Christian living

Kathy McNeely, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner who lived and worked in Guatemala, reflects on the important gifts offered by the prophets among us.

Dr. Anne Berry, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Tanzania, reflects on the beauty in Tanzania of extending compassion and care beyond typical American cultural norms.

Maryknoll Father Frank Breen reflects on transcending our differences and embracing a world community.

Maryknoll Father Frank Breen reflects on the "Divine Reversal" that includes the birth of Jesus.

Nonviolence and Peace Fellow Kevin Carroll reflects on the cry of John Baptist and the cry of the poor.

Maryknoll Father Tom Henehan reflects on growing in consciousness of Divine Love and our salvation amid fear and despair.

When asked, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus replied: “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this,’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Mark 12: 29-31).

Maryknoll Father Ken Thesing, who served in Tanzania and Rome, reflects on the meaning of discipleship and following the example of Jesus.

Dave Kane, a former Maryknoll Lay Missioner who continues to live and work in Brazil, reflects on the value of simplying our lives and investing in community.

Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on letting go of pride and living according to gospel values.

Fr. Mike Gilgannon, a priest with the Kansas City-St. Joseph diocese who served alongside many Maryknoll missioners in the Andean region, reflects on the roles suffering and death play in our lives.

Judy Coode, former communications director for the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and current project coordinator for the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, a project of Pax Christi International, reflects on the daily spiritual act of breaking bread and sharing a meal.

Maryknoll Fr. John Sivalon reflects on the challenge in this week's readings to examine society's treatment of women.

Maryknoll Father Bill Donnelly reflects on the faith of the people of Guatemala who have endured years of violence and oppression yet live in hope that justice will prevail. 

Maryknoll Sr. Ann Hayden has spent her mission life in Central America, Korea, Sudan. She is currently doing pastoral work with a migrant community living along the U.S.-Mexico border at the southernmost tip of Texas. 

Maryknoll Father Shaun Crumb in China reflects on those who have answered the call to serve as good shepherds of others in the U.S. gun violence epidemic.

Maryknoll Sister Miriam Frances Perlewitz in Bangladesh reflects on the need for a clean heart and steadfast spirit when facing life's challenges.

The following reflection was prepared by Maryknoll Sr. Efu Nyaki, who works with women in Brazil.

Maryknoll Sr. Mary Frances Kobets in Zimbabwe reflects on Jesus' example of letting one's clean heart beat for others.

Marknoll Sister Marvie Misolas reflects on Jesus' example of courage and faithfulness to God’s call as a source of strength when we face doubt, fear, or even an imminent threat to life.

Dwayne Fernandes, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in El Salvador, reflects on God's call to heal a broken humanity.

Maryknoll Father Michael Snyder asks, as followers of Christ, how will we respond to the challenges life, knowing that God resides within us here and now?

Maryknoll Fr. Martin Lowery writes that this week's gospel message is a challenge to walk with life’s uncertainties, trusting that we will be led to the light, led to a new sense of wonder, led to a greater realization of love in our lives.

Maryknoll Father William Donnelly reflects on the gift of family.

Maryknoll Sister Mary Ann Smith reflects on this week's Scripture reading: No matter the turmoil in which we find ourselves stuck, our God loves us and is always with us.

Father Frank Breen reflects on the everlasting promise of the Good News of the coming of the Kingdom of God.

Maryknoll Sister Antoinette Gutzler, president of the Maryknoll Sisters, reflects on the solidarity with all who are afflicted, as we all share in the body of Christ. 

Maryknoll Father Gerald Kelly, director of the Maryknoll Society mission promotion house in Houston, Texas, writes this week's reflection.

Maryknoll Father Thomas Henehan is a member of the Maryknoll Hispanic Outreach in the USA.

Maryknoll Father John Ruessmann writes about appreciating what each person offers in challenging situations.

Maryknoll Father Paul Masson has served as a missioner in Chile and on the U.S.-Mexico border.

The life story of South African Anglican priest Michael Lapsley, a friend to many Maryknoll missioners, is an inspiration for forgiveness.

Marknoll Father Rodrigo Ulloa-Chavarry, who was ordained a Maryknoll priest in 2011, is currently serving in China.

​Maryknoll Father James Kroeger, on mission in the Philippines, reflects on seeing the divine in the ordinary.

Maryknoll Sr. Phyllis O’Toole, who lived and worked in Nicaragua, reflects on calling out to God during times of crisis.

Coralis Salvador, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Kenya, reflects on the presence of the Holy Spirit during her regular visits to the homes of families affected by HIV and AIDS.

Maryknoll Sister Betty Ann Maheu, who lived and worked in China for many years, reflects on the mercy and love God offers to those with heavy burdens.

Returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner Debbie Northern, who lived and worked for eight years in El Salvador and now coordinates the formation of new Maryknoll Lay Missioner candidates, reflects on the courage of the great prophets, Jeremiah and Oscar Romero.

Maryknoll Father Shaun Crumb reflects on a simple meal he joined in Bolivia that demonstrates the Body of Christ.

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Flavio Jose Rocha writes from Brazil on the feast of Pentecost, a watershed event when followers of Jesus first chose to unite prayer with action and the Church was born.

Maryknoll Sister Anastasia Lindawati, who is on mission in Hong Kong, reflects on responding to God's call to be a good shepherd in the Church.

Gerry Lee, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, reflects on the new hope that comes with the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kim Fischer reflects on serving others in São Paulo, Brazil, and wherever we find ourselves, just as Jesus serves others in today's Gospel reading.

Chad Ribordy and his family are returned Maryknoll Lay Missioners who lived and worked in Brazil.

Bob Short, who served as a lay missioner in Ecuador in the 1980s, now coordinates the Maryknoll Affiliates, an international community.

Father Leo Shea has served as a missioner in several locations, most recently in Jamaica.

Larry Rich, along with his family, was a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Peru before working for many years as Maryknoll's video producer.

Father Gene Toland has served the people of South America for many years; he writes this Sunday's reflection.

In this reflection, Maryknoll Sister Theresa Baldini remembers women she encountered in South Sudan.

This week's reflection is written by Kathleen Bond, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner who lives with her family in São Paulo, Brazil.

Maryknoll Father Steve Judd spent many years as a missioner in Peru and Bolivia.

This week's reflection is written by Fr. Ray Finch, MM, a Maryknoll missioner who lived and worked in the Andean regions of Latin America for many years, and is currently Superior General of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

Debbie Northern, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner who lived and worked in Tanzania and El Salvador, writes this week's reflection.

Fr. Tom Marti, who spent many years as a missioner in the Philippines, lives and works in Seattle.

Fr. Joe Thaler, a missioner in Nepal, writes this week's reflection.

Fr. Charlie Dittmeier, who lives and works in Cambodia, writes the reflection on the baptism of Jesus.

Today's reflection is written by Sr. Janice McLaughlin, a missioner in Zimbabwe.

Maggie Fogarty, a former Lay Missioner who lived and worked in Bolivia, writes the reflection for today's readings.

This week's reflection on the readings is written by Sr. Rose Bernadette Gallagher, who, after decades of work in Asia, now resides at the Maryknoll Sisters Center in New York.

Maryknoll Fr. Dan McLaughlin writes about an archdiocesan initiative in Brazil to raise awareness of local issues.

Fr. Sacha Bermundez-Goldman, SJ, who served in Tanzania and Cambodia as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM, who served in Tanzania, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Ken Thesing, MM, who served in Tanzania, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

David Kane, a former Maryknoll lay missioner who served in Brazil, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Joseph Veneroso, MM wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Mike Gilgannon, who served in Peru, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Sr. Madeline Dorsey, MM, who served many years in El Salvador, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Judy Coode, communications director for the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns in Washington DC, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Jean Walsh, a former Maryknoll lay missioner who served in Mexico, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Thomas J. Marti, MM, a Maryknoll Father serving in Seattle, WA, wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Former lay missioner Heidi Cerneka served in Brazil; she wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Stephen Judd, MM serves in Bolivia; he wrote the following reflection which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Former lay missioner Barb Fraser (Peru) wrote the following reflection, which was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Don and Celine Woznica, Maryknoll Affiliates who are former lay missioners, wrote the following reflection; it was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Sr. Melinda Roper, who serves the people of Darien, Panama, near the border with Colombia, wrote the following reflection.

Maria Montello is a lay missioner living and working in Cambodia.

Fr. Tom Burns served for many years in poor areas of Lima, Peru.

Sr. Connie Krautkremer has spent much of her mission life in Tanzania. " ... God decides that our hearts will be responsible for holding the law. God decides to forgive and forget our past failures, and we can go on from there."

The following reflection was prepared by Sr. Efu Nyaki, who works with women in Brazl.

Judy Coode with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns participated in a February 2015 delegation to Haiti; this reflection is based on that visit.

Sr. Genie Natividad, MM, who serves in Morogoro, Tanzania, wrote the following reflection.

Fr. John Sivalon, MM, who served in Tanzania, wrote the following reflection. It is also published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

Fr. Mike Duggan, MM, who served in Korea, wrote the following reflection. It is also published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

The following reflection was written by Maggie Fogarty, a former Maryknoll lay missioner in Bolivia, and is published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

The following reflection, prepared by Maria Montello, a Maryknoll lay missioner serving in Cambodia, was published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.

The following reflection on the readings for World AIDS Day, December 1, was prepared by Susan Weissert, a former lay missioner who coordinated the Maryknoll AIDS Task Force.

Fr. Mike Snyder has served in East Africa for many years.