Trapped by False Promises
Migrants seeking safety and opportunity often encounter exploitation hidden behind false promises. Through the work of Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka, survivors are finding protection, dignity, and hope.
Peace & Love, even in Challenges
Joanne Miya reflects on recent developments in her mission. Filled with new challenges, she continually finds peace, love, and joy in her work, and with those she encounters.
Together we send forth missioners of hope
Your support makes historic moments possible—like sending forth new missioners from El Salvador to serve in Bolivia. Because of you, hope is crossing borders and reaching communities most in need.
The heart of mission? Say yes to tacos
“Mission is full of invitations and new opportunities to which I should respond with a yes, but I often find myself saying no instead. The instinct to regress to the familiar and comfortable is a strong pull. There’s a cost, though, to saying no and staying with what’s easy,” reflects El Salvador missioner Josh Wetmore. He considers what’s to be gained from saying yes.
We are ALL invited to share in God’s love
As we celebrate World Mission Month in October, we invite you to support Maryknoll Lay Missioners and our work of bringing positive change and fostering peace and justice. Together, we can help build a better world for all, rooted in the values of compassion and solidarity.
Can I multiply the loaves and fish?
Gabe Hurrish recollects a small but impactful gift.
Am I fertile soil?
Anna Johnson reflects on Mark’s Gospel of the mustard seed.
Learning how to ‘honor the Sabbath’
In the busyness of mission life, Anna Johnson is reminded that our God is also a god of rest.
‘There is but one God’
A Pentecost reflection by returned missioner Anne Termini
Of Franz … and ants
Sarah Bueter reflects on Franz Jägerstätter and his lessons for a nonviolent life.
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Bless our families with your Presence, Lord God. And may our children find in our homes sanctuaries of peace.
