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Spirit of Mission: The Holy Names of Mary
“Why do you Catholics worship the Virgin Mary?” is a question asked regularly. The answer is simply, “We don’t.”
Orbis Books Spotlight: Dearest Sister Wendy
The publisher of Orbis Books recounts correspondence that led to “Dearest Sister Wendy: A Surprising Story of Faith and Friendship.”
Partners in Mission: Allowed to Dream
A Maryknoll brother in Chile not only helped a longtime friend to raise bees, but also mentored and encouraged him to pursue his dreams.
Readers’ Responses, Fall 2022
I was recently hospitalized, and while there, I kept asking God what my purpose in life could be since I am getting sickly and weak. Surprisingly, when I arrived home upon discharge, I saw the Maryknoll magazine Summer 2022 issue lying on my desk…
Spirit of Mission: A Saint for Synodality
Father Joe Veneroso proposes as patron of synodality Mary Magdalene, discredited for 2 millennia and restored by Pope Francis as “Apostle to the Apostles.”
Rising: Learning from Women’s Leadership in Catholic Ministries
“The word leadership can seem abstract and remote: this book makes it comes alive.”—Kathleen...
Volunteer Helps Resettle Afghan Refugees
Sally Peake, a physical therapist who works at Maryknoll, also volunteers in the local community helping to resettle Afghan refugees.
Readers’ Responses, Summer 2022
For years I have been reading the beautiful poetry and prayers of Father Joseph Veneroso. I look forward to reading them in the Maryknoll magazine and online …
Spirit of Mission: Whose Church Is It?
Father Joe Veneroso reminds us, it’s Christ’s Church! Overcoming despair, people like Saint Francis and Dorothy Day build the Reign of God.
Orbis Spotlight: On Pilgrimage: The Seventies
Robert Ellsberg’s fifth collection of Dorothy Day’s writings, drawn from the last decade of her life, shows her characteristic radical values.
Missioner to Missioner
Maryknoll Father Alfonso Kim tells the tender story of his “Japanese mother,” Yamao-san, who lived a life of quiet service to missioners.
Readers’ Responses, Spring 2022
FAITHFUL SERVANTI noted in your Fall issue that Father Edward Hayes died during this year. I was...
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