The Far East - August, 2008
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The Far East magazine is published by St Columban's Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was launched originally to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East magazine in Australia was published for the first time on 15th October 1920 and sample copies were sent to every parish and school in Australia and New Zealand.
Real testing time is at hand
01.08.2008Fr Timothy Connolly, Superior General of St Columban’s in Ireland received the following letter from Bishop Edward Galvin who was expelled by the Communist Government from China September 19, 1952. He was writing from Hong Kong on October 1. read more
Still missing in Korea
01.08.2008Of our nine priests of St Columban’s, missing for several months now in the Korean conflict, one is officially reported dead. Father Anthony Collier was killed by Reds in Chunchon three days after war broke out. read more
New wave of missionaries
01.08.2008Fr Jude Genovia is the first Filipino Columban Vocations Director and talks to The Far East about the challenges of vocation work.
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Following Jesus
01.08.2008I can explain in one word why I am a Columban priest - that word is “Jesus” - but it would take a lifetime to spell out the implications of that word. read more
Beijing – a leap forward
01.08.2008Columban Fr Jim Mulroney reflects on the Olympic games in Beijing from Hong Kong. read more
Healing the family
01.08.2008A Peruvian couple saved their own family by helping families communicate better and teaching their children Christianity.
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My yearning fulfilled
01.08.2008My interest in working overseas was with me throughout my school days; this may be due to the fact I went to a school run by the Presentation Sisters and was influenced by many returned missionaries. read more
Brushing up on pigs
01.08.2008The sow arrived on the back of a bike, tightly bound with ropes. She was covered in dried black mud and shrieking with rage. The poor animal gave vent to her anger when she was released; it took weeks for the marks of the rope to fade. read more
Mission World
01.08.2008Pakistan (UCAN) - Christians in Punjab province say they are optimistic of progress under their new chief minister, Shahbaz Sharif, who has promised education for all children and equality for religious minorities. read more
From the Director - We don’t have to save the world
01.08.2008I have some good news for you. You don’t have to save the world. read more
Reflection - What direction am I taking?
01.08.2008From the seclusion of his monastery in Kentucky, the Cistercian monk, Thomas Merton, who died 40 years ago, reached out to the men and women of his time with a wise and compassionate heart. read more
At home in another culture
01.08.2008I was ordained a Columban missionary priest in 2000. For several years I have been working in Chile, a country that has provided me with many experiences to make me reflect on my vocation. read more
A Changing China
01.08.2008By 2050 China plans to have eradicated poverty, established itself as a world power in science and lifted the average life span of its billion-plus citizens to 80 years. read more
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