Jan/Feb 2009 Issue Index
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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.
From the Director - Gifts and strangers
19.01.2010When we seem not to need others’ gifts and services we can make them feel helpless and insignificant. more
Editorial - Welcoming the stranger
19.01.2010The Christmas Gospel stories have an edge to them. more
God embraces every cultural group
19.01.2010A thought provoking article for urban dwellers everywhere.
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Catholic hospitals cheaper
19.01.2010Fr O’Neill tells us about Catholic hospitals and clinics in China. more
A massive saviour
19.01.2010Our new upstairs office (built a few years ago with donations from Columban Partnership Parishes in Melbourne) was a massive saviour, thank God. more
Reflection - Are you a Barnabas?
19.01.2010Are you a Barnabas? Begin the year with the determination to be an encourager of others, to uplift and not put down, to be on the alert to open a door for someone who is not making the grade. more
Fear of the stranger
19.01.2010Fr Woodruff writes about how one woman’s work with refugees made them feel welcome. more
Mission World - Jan/Feb, 2010
19.01.2010“Migrations invite us to focus on the unity of the human family, the value of acceptance, hospitality and love for others,” which must find expression in daily gestures of sharing, he said. more
No care to healthcare
19.01.2010In the speeches, acknowledgement was given to the enormous financial support given by the Archdiocese of Melbourne (through Melbourne Overseas Mission), the generous support given by students of schools in Melbourne, other communities… more
The taste of China
19.01.2010Fr Teddy Collins shares his taste buds about the foods of the provinces. more
The Way We Were
19.01.2010Throughout 2010 we will feature stories from the archives of The Far East. A page from the past helps us to remember people and events that were an important part of our lives. more
