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Middle East Notes Jan. 3, 2013

Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.

Read previous Middle East Notes here.

This week’s Middle East Notes features Christmas messages from the Holy Land and an end of the year reflection on the fading possibility of a two state solution. Blessings, hope and lasting peace in the New Year.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sr. Carol Marie McDonald, a missioner in El Salvador, writes this week's reflection.

Baptism of the Lord

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

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.