Pope Francis speaks of St. Paul’s struggle to convince people of their freedom in Christ and of the need to resist becoming slaves of the law.
Maryknoll Magazine Spring 2025
In our Spring 2025 issue, we visit the jungles of Guatemala, where Maryknoll priests have built a dozen chapels, and Hong Kong, where a school founded by the Maryknoll Sisters celebrates its centenary. Of note, too, in this issue is our tribute to the late Father Gustavo Gutiérrez, an Orbis Books author who is considered the father of liberation theology.
This Lenten season, join us in prayer with Maryknoll missioners who live and work in a spirit of hope.
FEATURED STORIES
Focused on Maryknoll missioners around the world working in solidarity among the poor and marginalized. Articles include issues of importance to people the missioners serve and to the Catholic Church.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Fixing Immigration Is Necessary to Spur U.S. Economy, Advocates Say
The shortage of workers, services and supplies could be alleviated with the labor that immigrants can provide, panelist say.
October is Month to Focus on Living as Missionaries Every Day, Pope Says
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October is “that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization.”
In Christ, Great Sinners Can Become Great Saints, Pope Says
Justification does not come from fulfilling all the commandments but comes as God’s merciful forgiveness, pope says at weekly audience.
Synodal Process Looks to Hear From Voices on Church’s Margins
Pope Francis is launching a worldwide synodal process to foster communion, participation and mission for all in the Church.
Migrants, Advocates Gather at Border, Call on Biden to Save Asylum
Supporters, asylum seekers gathered on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in support of the families fleeing violence in Latin America.
Central Europe Trip Was About Honoring Roots, Moving Forward, Pope Says
Don’t take refuge in the roots, but get nourishment there and move forward, Pope Francis says at his weekly general audience.
Biden Administration Reopens, Expands Immigration Program for Minors
The Biden administration reinitiates program to reunite some immigrant parents in the U.S. with their minor children left in Central America.
Pope: Bishops Must Handle Communion Debate as Shepherds, Not with Censures
During his return flight from Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 15, the pope said that while there is no question that “abortion is homicide,” bishops must look take a pastoral approach rather than wade into the political sphere.
Pope Reminds Roma Community, Young People That Church Is Their Home
Pope Francis tells members of Slovakia’s Roma community that the Church is their home and nobody ought to ever keep them away from the it.
Happy to Be Here with You
Maryknoll Father William Donnelly, who served in Guatemala, recalls love of mission, even in the worst of times.
Remembering 9/11: From a Priest First Responder
A Maryknoll priest reflects on the heroes he met on Sept. 11, 2011, as he ministered to the injured outside the World Trade Center.
Cardinal Bo: Patience Only Way to Live in Peace
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo tells the International Eucharistic Congress that impetuous leaders have brought disaster to the world.
Through Baptism, All Christians Are United, Equal in Christ, Pope Says
Differences and conflicts should not exist among believers in Christ, Pope Francis says, calling St. Paul’s teaching “revolutionary.”
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Partners in Mission
MISSIONER TALES
Vignettes from the lands of mission, told by Maryknoll missioners and volunteers. These popular little stories are sometimes funny, often moving and generally inspiring encounters with people on the margins.
Tales from Guatemala, Tanzania & Hong Kong
Missioner Tales May & June 2015 Each year the parish in Guatemala where I serve as a Maryknoll Sister takes up a collection for the diocese to help the poor. Rather than contribute money, our parishioners contribute their newly harvested corn. It’s their staff of...
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Readers’ Responses
CENTERSPREAD
