A Maryknoll sister reflects on the Mass readings and Pope Francis’ encouragement to “smell like the sheep” in ministry.
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Witness in Jamaica: A Maryknoll Reflection
A deacon and leader of Maryknoll’s Mission Formation Program, which runs immersion programs, reflects on the Sunday Mass readings.
Six Nuns Kidnapped in Haiti Are Freed
After urgent calls from religious leaders including Pope Francis and the president of the Latin America and Caribbean bishops’ conference, six Sisters of St. Anne have been freed.
More Funds for Poor, Less for Weapons, Say 18 US Bishops
A letter sponsored by the organization Pax Christi as part of their Bread not Stones campaign, endorsed by 18 bishops, calls for cuts to military spending and more resources for human services.
Migrants Are Targets for Kidnapping in Mexico
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Six Religious Sisters Kidnapped in Haiti
Members of the Congregation of Saint Anne were kidnapped by criminal gangs in a sign of the country’s furthering spiral into violence.
Along the Paths of Hope: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner reflects on the call of prophets old and new to change our ways and respond to those who are suffering.
Migrant Drownings Stoke Cross-Border Tensions, Questions of Jurisdiction
The drownings of three migrants in the Rio Grande has deepened a jurisdictional dispute between the U.S. federal and Texas state governments.
Christian Witness in Gaza a ‘Miracle’ amid War, Custos Says
Catholics in Gaza gives “a strong testimony of faith,” praying, helping each other and “keeping their hearts free from hatred.” priest says.
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Is Exiled from Nicaragua
After 500 days in detention, Bishops Rolando Álvarez was released and sent to Rome along with another bishop and 17 priests and seminarians.
‘Here I Am:’ A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Arlene Trant reflects on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and how her own calling led her to respond, ‘Here I am.”
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