Sorrowing Catholics have two models to inspire them: Jesus suffering on the cross and Mary standing at the foot of the cross || As a priest, let alone Christian, what could I say to a widowed mother who just lost her only son unexpectedly and tragically? As I waited in line with mourners inching towards...
As we approach World Mission Sunday on October 21, a Los Angeles woman reminds us of our call to missionary discipleship || I once heard a priest say we are a “missionary church” walking together. This message was sparked when Pope Francis spoke of missionary disciples in his 2013 apostolic exhortation...
With contributors from five continents, this book explores the power and potential of small Christian communities for Catholic college students. || God’s Quad, edited by Kevin Ahern and Christopher Derige Malano, looks at how students in these communities can carry their experiences into post-college...
Readers respond to our print, web and social media posts || UNITY AND FORGIVENESS The May/June 2018 Maryknoll magazine arrived the day the reading was from Acts 15:1–6, the story of Paul and Barnabas confronted by the Judaizers. Father Joseph R. Veneroso referred to this conflictual reality in his Peter...
Holy people like Mother Teresa continued serving despite their doubts || A distraught mother cornered me after Mass. “Tell my son to come to church!” she said and added, “He says he no longer believes in God.” When I inquired about his age and learned he was 19, I said, “Yup. He’s right on schedule.”...
Texas native brings the Gospel to life for U.S. youth || It’s not surprising that Texas native Bruce Clay’s favorite Gospel story is Luke’s account of the two disciples who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35). Just as Jesus walked with those disciples and opened their eyes to his presence,...
Orbis Books Spotlight || What do the pope’s messages to young people and his call to holiness have in common? For one thing, they are both the subjects of new titles published by Orbis Books. The Courage To Be Happy: The Pope Speaks to the Youth of the World collects Pope Francis’ talks to young...
Readers respond to our print, web and social media posts || PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Today I read a beautiful article in Maryknoll magazine (March/April 2018 issue) honoring Harry Florentine. No one can fill his shoes exactly, but his mission is very near to my own heart. I do something similar for several...
Peter and Paul let discipleship outshine differences for the good of the Church || What do we do when disagreements and factions threaten to tear our faith communities apart? Certainly opposition and even persecution from the outside seem less threatening or detrimental to our Church than internal divisions....
A Tanzanian woman partners with Maryknoll missioners to build a parish team in Mabatini in Mwanza || Natalia Joseph Kadio says, “Being a partner in mission on a winning team has transformed my life.” The 56-year-old Tanzanian woman is referring to her longtime collaboration with Maryknollers in the Archdiocese...
