The Far East - Sep, 2010
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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 - A love that gives life
06.09.2010It is only when we love someone as they are that our love can give life and promote growth. more
Editorial - Violence carries on
06.09.2010It is right and good to pray for those who have lost family in violent circumstances that they may find a place of peace within themselves and to pray for the perpetrators for the same reason. more
We are nobody
06.09.2010This is a mission story that has real punch. It is reproduced in memory of the author, Fr Pat McCaffrey. more
See-Judge-Act and Columbans
06.09.2010The YCW is perhaps the best known branch of the Cardijn Movement in Australia and promoters of the axiom for Catholic living, See-Judge-Act.
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Reflection - Reverence
06.09.2010I am thinking of one of the sayings of Jesus that holds for all times “know the truth and the truth will set you free.” more
A holy year of surprises
06.09.2010Fr Chris Baker shares some of the surprises he received on his ordination day 60 years ago.
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A tragic date
06.09.2010There is “United State’s September 11” and there is “Chile’s September 11.”. more
The Gospel as Art
06.09.2010Thank you for buying it. It is one of the principal ways in which we support our missions around the world. And that is another way of giving life.
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A pineapple, a junk and spitfire
06.09.2010Fr Sean Coyle relates how God called him to become a Columban missionary priest, how he responded. more
Subanen Christmas Cards
06.09.2010Subanen Christmas Cards are handcrafted by disadvantaged Subanen women who live in the mountains of northwest Midanao in the Philippines. more
The way we were - Pop stays home
06.09.2010Gregory is a frail little old man of eighty, with a wisp of a beard. He welcomed us with trembling hands and moist eyes. The Columban priests, who call him “Pop,” more
