November/December 2009
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The Far East magazine is published by St Columbans 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.
From the Director - Our sacrifice is to live hopefully and humanly
26.11.2009This year I celebrated my 40th anniversary of ordination... This Christmas we can take hope from the fact that God became human. more
Editorial - Christmas has an edge to it
26.11.2009The Christmas Gospel stories have an edge to them. more
Kidnapped priest released
26.11.2009Columbans have been overwhelmed with prayers and support since news broke that Fr Michael Sinnott had been kidnapped on October 11. more
Reflection - God breathes in the darkness
26.11.2009God breathes anew in the darkness of our lives. more
Name that feast day
26.11.2009An old lady's knowledge of the feast days inspires the younger generation. more
Out with the old, in with the new
26.11.2009Fr William Moran will step down as Regional Bursar on December 31, 2009. more
One man's view of China
26.11.2009Fr Hector Suano gives us an idea of the difficulties of working in China today. more
We are not happy either, Father
26.11.2009Another response to Professor Terry Lovat's article, "God is a specialist" in July 2009.
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A good win
26.11.2009Julie Goodwin was the winner of the popular TV series, MasterChef Australia. more
Celebrating 50 years
26.11.2009Celebrating 50 years - Congratulations for Roderick (Derrick) Long more
The Way We Were - Annie has no house
26.11.2009In the Philippines, typhoons generally originate in the South and travel northwards. As the centre of the storm passes over a particular area, the wind ceases, only to begin again with renewed fury from the opposite direction. more
