Middle East Notes December 6, 2012
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Middle East Notes November 29, 2012
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Christmas Day
Maggie Fogarty, a former lay missioner who lived and worked in Bolivia, writes the reflection for today's readings.
Christmas Eve Mass at midnight
Brother Marty Shea, who missions in Guatemala, shares a story of a child who brought light.
Christmas Vigil
Sr. Ann Braudis, who worked as a missioner in Bolivia and the Philippines, writes: "May Jesus be born in you tonight as surely as he was born in Bethlehem all those long years ago."
Middle East Notes November 15, 2012
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This week’s Middle East Notes include articles on the Israeli response to the reelection of President Obama, the January 22, 2013 upcoming elections in Israel, developments in Gaza, lasting hope for the two state solution and other issues.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The reflection for this final Sunday of Advent 2012 is written by Maria Montello, a lay missioner in Cambodia.
Second Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Fr. Dan McLaughlin writes about an archdiocesan initiative in Brazil to raise awareness of local issues.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
This week's reflection on the readings is written by Sr. Rose Bernadette Gallagher, who, after decades of work in Asia, now serves as a Maryknoll representative to the UN's NGO community.
First Sunday of Advent
The first Sunday of Advent 2012 falls on the 32th anniversary of the martyrdom of the four North American churchwomen in El Salvador. This reflection is prepared by Marie Dennis, co-president of Pax Christi International and former director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
Middle East Notes November 8, 2012
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November-December 2012 NewsNotes
This issue of NewsNotes includes an update on the Philippines, a report on Guatemala, and a reflection on the legacy of Pacem in Terris.