Rain on me, rain, rain
Steve Veryser reflects on Christ’s passion and resurrection, the smell of fresh rain, and letting God’s love rain on us.
A farewell to Haiti
Mike Lattanzi and Susan Silveus reflect on their time in Haiti and the events that keep them from returning to the country.
This Lent, let us offer healing and hope
Join us in supporting actions of justice and compassion around the world.
‘I have finished the race …’
Remembering a brother and friend, who ‘never lost his stride.’
Catch me in my scurrying
A Lenten prayer (from Guerrillas of Grace) by Ted Loder
A Lenten call to confront the climate crisis
Peg Vámosy says her parish in El Salvador shows the way on how to confront the climate crisis with lifestyle changes and community efforts.
Tackling gender-based violence in Bolivia
Louise Locke reflects on the hard lives of older women in Cochabamba
Following in Paul’s footsteps
Gabe Hurrish reflects on his missioner journey among the Toposa in South Sudan.
Lessened resistance
A reflection on overflowing sewage, trash piles and the clean water spring within
Reverse tabletop pose
Hang Tran finds inspiration in the physical exercises modeled by two young men with disabilities.
‘To help others is from the heart’
Steve Veryser on his Lenten resolution and recent developments at the school where he teaches.
Making the world more peaceful, one student at a time
A deaf staff member is a role model for DDP students
Fleeing Sudan’s war to South Sudan
Dee Dungy sees the consequences of the war in Sudan among the refugees and returnees in neighboring South Sudan.
The Salvadoran ‘hill of beans’
In times of rising prices and food insecurity, the Soy Nutrition Program is a reliable source of support for 200-plus families
Rain on me, rain, rain
Steve Veryser reflects on Christ’s passion and resurrection, the smell of fresh rain, and letting God’s love rain on us.
A farewell to Haiti
Mike Lattanzi and Susan Silveus reflect on their time in Haiti and the events that keep them from returning to the country.
This Lent, let us offer healing and hope
Join us in supporting actions of justice and compassion around the world.
‘I have finished the race …’
Remembering a brother and friend, who ‘never lost his stride.’
Catch me in my scurrying
A Lenten prayer (from Guerrillas of Grace) by Ted Loder
A Lenten call to confront the climate crisis
Peg Vámosy says her parish in El Salvador shows the way on how to confront the climate crisis with lifestyle changes and community efforts.
Tackling gender-based violence in Bolivia
Louise Locke reflects on the hard lives of older women in Cochabamba
Following in Paul’s footsteps
Gabe Hurrish reflects on his missioner journey among the Toposa in South Sudan.
Lessened resistance
A reflection on overflowing sewage, trash piles and the clean water spring within
Reverse tabletop pose
Hang Tran finds inspiration in the physical exercises modeled by two young men with disabilities.
‘To help others is from the heart’
Steve Veryser on his Lenten resolution and recent developments at the school where he teaches.
Making the world more peaceful, one student at a time
A deaf staff member is a role model for DDP students
Fleeing Sudan’s war to South Sudan
Dee Dungy sees the consequences of the war in Sudan among the refugees and returnees in neighboring South Sudan.
The Salvadoran ‘hill of beans’
In times of rising prices and food insecurity, the Soy Nutrition Program is a reliable source of support for 200-plus families
Standing up for migrants
As the state of Texas increases its draconian measures against migrants, Coralis Salvador fights for their rights.
‘We stand with Annunciation House’
A Maryknoll statement in support of Annunciation House
‘A new vessel’
Immigration attorney Sr. Deirdre Griffin now assists migrants at Annunciation House shelters with legal support services.
Working in schools to end violence
Kathy Bond and Flávio Rocha continue to lead holistic health trainings and retreats in new settings
Helping families with savings and loan groups
Addressing financial insecurity with expanded entrepreneurial opportunities
‘Did I do everything I could to love people today?’
Sarah Bueter reflects on her ‘empty-handedness’ as an opportunity to love.
Knowledge is power
For Salha’s parents and other families of children with disabilities, education is key.
The global challenge to combat climate change
Lisa Sullivan reports on her experience at COP 28, last December’s UN climate change conference in Dubai.
Nurturing beauty in the mess of this world
Rich Tarro recounts the obstacles and struggles for one Kenyan family — and how HOPE Project is helping.
Where we came from and where we are going
Elvira Ramirez takes stock of this moment in MKLM history and looks ahead to the future.
Juan Arturo and the real meaning of sacrifice
Our Lenten sacrifices pale in comparison to the sacrifices made by children with severe disabilities and their families
Maryknoll statement on border policies
As Congress debates new immigration restrictions, Maryknoll missioners working at the border call for policies that welcome migrants.
God’s love and mercy in action
Your Lenten gift for Maryknoll Lay Missioners supports actions of compassion and mercy around the world.
A peaceful warrior
Spiritual lessons from a Maasai warrior barista
‘Martyrs or fools’?
Almost 50 years ago, lay missioner John Gauker died with Maryknoll Father Bill Woods in a plane crash orchestrated by the Guatemalan Army.
‘Permanently in a state of mission’
Gabe Hurrish reflects on his six years in mission in South Sudan.
Parish twinning builds bridges of solidarity
One good way to extend mission efforts of solidarity before and after returning home is through the joyful exchange of parish twinning.
Stones that talk
Ohio Maryknoll Affiliates encounter the children of Oasis del Niño in Mexicali.
Intercessory prayers for nonviolence
That we might become people of Gospel nonviolence, who allow God to disarm our hearts of the violence within us.
Converted to new ways of understanding God
What the magi — and missioners — learn from encountering Christ in the poor.
‘God’s trumpet’
A journey in the footsteps of St. Hildegard in the Rhineland
My second year in mission
Josh Wetmore reflects on the new challenges and his expanding ministries of the past year.
Nominations for the Bishop McCarthy Award
Help MKLM honor a returned missioner who exemplifies the “spirit of mission.”
Still at it after all these years
Pat Denevan and Mary Gill reflect on their experiences with all four expressions of Maryknoll
In step with a Higher Power in Kenya
Megan Hamilton’s ministry in Kenya helps people get and stay sober.
‘Dream on’
Maryknoll lay missioners are sent to serve in Kenya, El Salvador and Cambodia.
2023 Christmas video
Christmas greetings and reflections on nonviolence from Maryknoll lay missioners around the world.
Darkness to light
Hang Tran writes about mourning the loved one of a colleague and about receiving healing from an unexpected source.
‘Where is the peace and joy?’
In South Sudan’s rural parishes, people celebrate Christmas with an all-night vigil.
Keeping hope alive
In her work at migrant shelters, Coralis Salvador takes special care of children, many of whom experienced trauma on their journeys north.
50 years in mission
Looking back at their journey, Kathy Bond marks 30 years and Flávio Rocha 20 as missioners in Brazil.
‘In the name of heaven, I ask of you shelter, …’
Looking toward 2024, food insecurity will continue to be the principal challenge for too many families in Salvadoran communities.
‘Unless you become like children, …’
Edwin and Elmer taught me to appreciate and revel in the joy and beauty of an inclusive moment.
Miracle on Carretera Petrolera
Louise Locke recounts a ‘Christmas miracle’ and an acute water shortage.
‘Always a missioner’
After 24 years as a Maryknoll lay missioner — in Tanzania, El Salvador, on staff and at the border — Debbie Northern bids farewell.
So this is Christmas?
Despite today’s wars, there is hope and light when good people come together for a just cause.