E-News - Vol.8 No.4

From the Director - Christ to the people
Sr Mary has been practicing mercy all her life as a Columban Missionary Sister and nurse. She is the human face of mercy. She is Christ's face of mercy and her touch is that of His hand. (more)
Pope Francis - Stories will open up our hearts
Pope Francis believes that mystery enters primarily through the heart not the head. He encourages preachers to contemplate the Word, to contemplate their people and to use stories and images. (more)
Columban testifies against human trafficking
Columban Fr Shay Cullen is no stranger to lifting up his voice in solidarity with victims of human trafficking. (more)
Theylooklikelongsentenceswithoutspaces
Surprisingly, Australia’s most popular social media hashtags (#) in 2014 did not touch on themes of hatred, intolerance and racism. On the contrary, many of the hashtags reflected themes of solidarity, human rights and social justice. (more)
Reflection - Preferential option for the poor
Both loved and served the poor, and spoke out against injustice, poverty and violence. They bear witness to the Gospel, by their love, by their service and by their prophetic voice for justice. (more)

2015 Mid-Year Appeal - Mission is never over
In this year's Mid-Year Appeal video message, Fr Gary Walker speaks about Columbans returning to Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) after 30 years. (watch/listen)