In this Advent reflection of the Scriptures, Maryknoll Father James H. Kroeger calls us to be “spiritually alert” to the coming of the Lord.
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Holy Week Attacks in Nigeria Leave Nearly 100 Dead
Attacks by Muslim extremists on Christian communities in Nigeria have left scores of casualties during the days leading up to Easter.
Pope: May Easter Joy Break through War
During his Easter address, Pope Francis prayed that the joy of Easter would break through “the gloom” of war.
Easter Sunday: a Maryknoll Reflection
A former superior general of Maryknoll shares a reflection on the Mass readings for Easter Sunday, focusing on Mary Magdalene in the gospel.
Holy Week: Look to the Cross, Pope Says
Pope Francis compares Holy Week spirituality to spring cleaning and also calls for prayers for mothers who suffer today in our world.
Vatican Disavows ‘Doctrine of Discovery’
Responding to calls from Indigenous leaders, the Vatican repudiates concepts in papal bulls from the Conquest that led to the “Doctrine of Discovery.”
A Maryknoll Reflection for Palm Sunday
This reflection for Palm Sunday comes from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Lenten Reflection Guide 2023: Inspired by Laudato Si’
Nicaraua’s Bishop Álvarez Appears in TV Interview
The imprisoned Nicaraguan prelate, Bishop Rolando Álvarez, is allowed a meal with his siblings and then interviewed in a staged TV broadcast.
Compassion and the Cry of the Poor: A Maryknoll Reflection
Jesus’ compassion is revealed in the Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent and emphasized in the Lenten Reflection Guide by Maryknoll’s Office for Global Concerns.
Peru Protests Are a Demand for Respect, Says Sister Pat Ryan
Protests by mostly rural, indigenous Peruvians reflect frustration with urban governing politicians, says Maryknoll Sister Patricia Ryan who has worked for over 50 years in Peru’s Altiplano.
Young Catholic with Down Syndrome Addresses UN
Gabriel Cobb, a triathlete and devout Catholic who has Down syndrome, tells U.N. advocates, ‘I have no limitations!’
Pope Lauds Humanitarian Corridors for Migrants, Refugees
Pope Francis thanked organizations that run humanitarian corridors offering safe, legal passage to migrants and refugees in Europe.
Live in Light: A Maryknoll Reflection
In a Lenten reflection, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns looks at sharing God’s light in the world.
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