Maryknoll Sister Genie Natividad reflects on volunteering at the U.S./Mexico border, where she served migrants and refugees.
Strangers Become Guests at the Border
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Maryknoll Magazine Winter 2025
In this Winter issue, Maryknoll missioners reflect Pope Francis’ call to Christians to “abound in hope” by caring for people with HIV/AIDS in Kenya; visiting young prison inmates in El Salvador; and welcoming migrants, exiles and refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border. In Bolivia and Zimbabwe, Maryknoll projects bring together young people and elders in examples of what the Holy Father calls a “covenant between generations.” As we begin the Jubilee Year, read about how Maryknoll priests, sisters, brothers and lay people serve as Pilgrims of Hope across the world.
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.
Embracing Synodality
Missioners listen, dialogue and discern together in the worldwide synodal process.
In Search of Lakota Spirit
A Maryknoll immersion trip takes participants to Native American lands in South Dakota and Wyoming to learn about Lakota struggles.
Trusting God’s Plan
Saying “Yes” to God guides Bolivian woman’s journey as a missionary disciple.
Giving the Opportunity to Learn
Maryknoll Lay Missioner couple Tawny Thanh and Hiep Vu, who recently retired, continue to live and volunteer in Bolivia.
Young Adults Encounter Migrant Families
Members of the Maryknoll Young Adult Empowerment Community of Los Angeles witnessed first-hand the realities for migrants at the U.S./Mexico border this past summer.
Partners in Mission: From the Bronx to Maryknoll
From her desk at Maryknoll magazine, editor Marge Gaughan became acquainted with missioners and mission sites all over the world.
Ordination of Maryknoll Father John Siyumbu: From Kenya to the World
Ordination of Father John Siyumbu marks a new era as Maryknoll welcomes seminarians from mission countries
The Gift of Mission: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle talk about mission, global issues and his hopes for the future. Here we share excerpts of that interview.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Fertile Soil: A Maryknoll Reflection
By Anna Johnson, MKLM Sunday, June 16, 2024Ez 17:22-24 | 2 Cor 5:6-10 | Mk 4:26-34 This week’s...
Pax Christi Is Honored with First Dorothy Day Peacemaker Award as Global Conflicts Spike
The Dorothy Day Guild presents the group’s Peacemaker Award to Pax Christi USA for its commitment to the building a world without conflict.
One in 10 Children Trapped in Child Labor Worldwide
Marking the World Day Against Child Labor, groups say one in 10 children are forced into child labor globally.
Two Men from Kenya Ordained to the Priesthood as Maryknoll Missioners
Two men from Kenya ordained Maryknoll priests at the mission Society’s Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel in Westchester County, New York.
For a Synodal Church: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Dennis Moorman, who serves in Brazil, offers a reflection on the Sunday readings and the call to become a synodal Church.
Encountering Migrants Is Encountering Christ, Pope Says
An encounter with migrants is an occasion of salvation because Jesus is present in our sister or brother in need of help, the pope says.
Bishops Congratulate Mexico’s First Woman Elected President
Catholic prelates send greetings to President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, the first woman to be elected to the top post of Mexico.
Communities in El Salvador Preserve Historical Memory
In the town of Sumpul, an annual event brings together generations to commemorate a massacre, in the hope that atrocities never happen again.
Corpus Christi: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister reflects on Corpus Christi in the context of a mission of love to serve the world’s poor and abandoned.
CRS Says Aid Not Getting into Southern Gaza
The relief agency has been unable to deliver humanitarian aid to the southern area of the Gaza Strip since May 6, says its country director.
Look Inward to Resolve World’s Chaos, Pope Says
The Holy Spirit can lead humanity from chaos to harmony, teaches Pope Francis in the first talk of a series on the Holy Spirit.
Caritas Helps Landslide Victims in Papua New Guinea
Caritas Australia is mobilizing relief efforts to assist the survivors of a landslide that is feared to have taken 2,000 lives in a remote rural area.
Holy Trinity Sunday: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister in Brazil reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity in the context of holistic creation spirituality.
Pope Calls Texas Suit against Annunciation House ‘Madness’
Pope Francis denounces the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against Annunciation House, an organization that serves migrants.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: Bringing Scripture to Life
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on the importance of Scripture in Catholic faith in this Spirit of Mission column.
Partners in Mission
Partners in Mission: From the Bronx to Maryknoll
From her desk at Maryknoll magazine, editor Marge Gaughan became acquainted with missioners and mission sites all over the world.
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.
Missioner Tales, Winter 2023
Missioners offer snippets of mission life in Hong Kong, Tanzania and at the U.S./Mexico border in our MIssioner Tales.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Human Rights Abuse in the Philippines
The Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns calls attention to a history of human rights abuse in the Philippines.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Winter 2023
In addition to letters to the editor of Maryknoll print magazine, responses include comments to online articles and from social media.
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