Middle East Notes September 5, 2013
This week’s Middle East Notes contains articles concerning the continuing Israeli/Palestinian peace negotiations, the hope and possibility of a two or more nation federation, the isolation and unawareness of U.S. Jews to the suffering of the Palestinians, opposition to U.S. military intervention in Syria, Pope Francis’ plea for peace among nations through encounter and dialog, and other issues.
September-October 2013 NewsNotes
This issue of NewsNotes includes articles about the threatened strike against Syria, increased human rights abuses in Guatemala, and children lost in the migration/asylum system, and many others.
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week's scripture reflection was prepared by Chris Bodewes, who served as a lay missioner in Kenya.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Chad Ribordy and his family live in Brazil where they served as lay missioners.
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
This reflection, by Fr. Dan McLaughlin (Brazil), is also found in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year (Year C).
Middle East Notes -------- August 1, 2013
Middle East Notes for August 1, 2013.
Middle East Notes July 18, 2013
Middle East Notes for July 18, 2013
Middle East Notes July 3, 2013
More on Secretary of State Kerry's efforts to promote peace between Israel and Palestine ...
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Joanne Blaney has served as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Brazil for many years.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Leo Shea has served as a missioner in several locations, most recently in Jamaica.
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. John Northrup wrote this reflection in 2010; it is also published in A Maryknoll Liturgical Year (Year C), available from Orbis Books.
July-August 2013 NewsNotes
This issue of NewsNotes includes a report from Brazil on the recent protests there, plus a report from two Maryknoll missioners' visit to North Korea to deliver medical assistance to TB patients, and thoughts about Obama's trip to Africa.