Christmas Day
Jason and Felicia Gehrig lived with their children as lay missioners in Bolivia.
Middle East Notes, December 19, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes presents articles concerning Israeli security issues, the future of Israel, drone fears in Gaza, continuing boycott moves, violations of Palestinian rights not only in the occupied territories but Israel itself, reflections on Mandela, apartheid and Israel’s leaders, and other issues.
Justice for Immigrants resources
Justice for Immigrants (JFI), the immigrants' rights campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has several resources available. Find them at the JFI website
Middle East Notes December 5, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes presents articles concerning settlements and the Netanyahu government, the relationship between Obama and Netanyahu, injustices towards the Palestinians, and reflections on the newly agreed upon Iran nuclear agreement, and other issues.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sr. Theresa Baldini, MM, who writes this week's reflection, was a member of the Maryknoll Contemplative Community in South Sudan.
Third Sunday of Advent
This week's reflection was written by Fr. Tom Henehan who has spent his mission life in South America.
Second Sunday of Advent
This reflection on the second Sunday of Advent is written by Sr. Charlotte Hobler, MM.
First Sunday of Advent
This reflection for the first Sunday of Advent was prepared by Fr. Tom Marti, MM, who spent his mission life in the Philippines.
Report: The African Growth and Opportunity Act: An Empirical Analysis of the Possibilities Post-2015
“The African Growth and Opportunity Act: An Empirical Analysis of the Possibilities Post-2015” was produced by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at the Brookings Institution.
Middle East Notes, November 14, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes presents articles on the peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, continued settlement construction, the region’s invisible Christians, control of the Jordan Valley, the “de-development” strategy of the Israeli government towards the Palestinians, Secretary Kerry’s public criticism of Israel’s settlement activities, and other issues.
A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on the Readings for Year A
Ready for Advent 2013, this collection of scripture reflections, written by Maryknoll missioners, Affiliates and staff, span the liturgical year (cycle A).
November-December 2013 NewsNotes
The November-December 2013 NewsNotes includes a report on Brazil's debt, reflections on the World Food Prize and Pope Francis, and an update on Cambodia, among other topics.