January-February 2015 NewsNotes
This issue of NewsNotes includes reports on the Palestinian Authority's efforts to move forward toward statehood, a Maryknoll lay missioner's work to end FGM in Tanzania, a South Sudanese intensive workshop on peace and reconciliation, a disturbing plan to "privatize" Honduran cities, and the latest on the World Bank's safeguards policies, plus much more.
Middle East Notes, January 8, 2015
This issue of Middle East Notes highlights the rejection of the Palestinian resolution to end the Israeli occupation by the UN Security Council at the prompting of the U.S. and Israeli governments, the subsequent Palestinian move to join the International Criminal Court, Israel’s response, growing European recognition of the State of Palestine, the future of the State of Israel, a possible confederated two state solution, settler violence, the isolation and diminishment of the Bethlehem area, and other issues.
"No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters": Pope Francis' 2015 World Day of Peace statement
Pope Francis gives a strong statement condemning modern-day slavery in his 2015 World Day of Peace message.
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Along with her family, Joanne Miya serves with the Maryknoll in Tanzania. Her reflection, published here, is also found in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Deacon Steven DeMartino wrote the following reflection, which is also found in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.
Baptism of our Lord
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.
Epiphany
Kathy McNeely served as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Guatemala, and worked for many years in the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
Solemnity of Mary
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.
Feast of the Holy Family
Sr. Ellen McDonald, who served as a Maryknoll missioner in Panama, wrote the following reflection; this piece is also published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year B, available from Orbis Books.
Christmas Day (Year B)
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.
Christmas Vigil Mass (Year B)
Cecelia Aguilar Ortiz, who served as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Thailand, wrote the following reflection.
Middle East Notes, December 18, 2014
This issue of Middle East Notes highlights the controversy concerning the proposed “Jewish state” law, Israel’s diminishing support in Washington, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and many links to articles concerning the upcoming UN vote for recognition of the Palestinian State and it demands, elections in Israel, the death of a Palestinian government minister, and many other items of interest.