Maryknoll Missionary Disciples

Apr 12, 2017 11:56:00 AM / by Admin

Holy Week Reflection: Getting ready to celebrate the Triduum

Reflecting back when we started this journey on Ash Wednesday, we see that we have come a long way, but this is not the ...

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Mar 15, 2017 12:24:00 PM / by Deacon Matt Dulka

What's missing from today's first reading? [We are created to find God through relationship]

I'm mystified sometimes when I approach the Sunday readings, wondering how they were selected or edited. In today's ...

Topics: GENESIS, CREATION, LENT

Feb 22, 2017 1:28:00 PM / by Admin

Why this Lent I will shift my focus from my personal sin to my social sin

For most of my life, my Lenten practice has focused on addressing my personal sins. As my family and friends will ...

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Feb 22, 2017 1:10:00 PM / by Admin

Where in the world will you discover God's joy? 2017 Immersion Trips

Where in the world will you discover God's joy? Greetings! "Life grows by being given away, and it weakens in isolation ...

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Feb 20, 2017 1:47:00 PM / by Admin

Love your enemy: It's the very nature of love.

From her death bed, the wife called her husband and said, "One month after I die I want you to marry Sandy." "Sandy! ...

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Feb 14, 2017 2:11:00 PM / by Kevin M. Foy

Looking Backward to Move Forward: Welcoming the Stranger

At a time when we are increasingly surrounded by a culture of fear and division, especially towards immigrants and ...

Topics: CATHOLIC, CHICAGO, SOLIDARITY, REFUGEES

Dec 22, 2016 2:27:00 PM / by Emile Dumas MM

Do Not Be Afraid: Christmas Reflection from Fr. Emile Dumas

God’s messenger, the angel Gabriel, greeted Mary of Nazareth: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with ...

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Dec 22, 2016 2:21:00 PM / by Admin

Christmas Table Blessing

Most generous and loving God, On this holy evening, We ponder and pray, and We remember. Centuries ago... In a poor and ...

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Dec 9, 2016 12:16:00 PM / by Admin

Pope Francis responds to Maryknoll Essay Contests entries from students about going forth to make noise

How cool is this? Prior to Pope Francis's visit to the U.S. our Maryknoll Magazine Editor Marge Gaughen sent him the ...

Topics: CONTEST

Oct 7, 2016 2:53:00 PM / by Matt Gray

The Gardens of Haiti: Immersion Trip Reflection

Originally published in the Catholic Community of Pleasanton bulletin A couple of weeks ago, I went with two others on ...

Topics: SOLIDARITY, JOY OF THE GOSPEL, CHRISTIAN MISSION