The Far East - May, 2011
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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 - No earthly good
06.05.2011For us Christians, it is a gift but also a challenge, not only of the present but also of the future; more
Editorial - Power and powerlessness
06.05.2011We have so much light and darkness in the world. Our identity as Catholic people is fundamentally to be on the side of those who have to struggle to retain their humanity. more
Japan's nuclear distortion
06.05.2011The people of Japan are wary of the government’s updates on the nuclear crisis. more
Adventures of a senior citizen
06.05.2011Teddy Collins relates his discovery of the advantages of becoming a senior citizen in the Orient. more
Women you seldom see
06.05.2011Sr Mary Anthony Ryan offers a sympathetic ear to the women of Hong Kong’s Correctional Institutes. more
The plight of migrant children - You Dao Foundation
06.05.2011The You Dao Foundation works with migrant workers in trying to respond in appropriate ways to help them contribute to the development of their country. more
From wilderness to vineyard
06.05.2011Fr Patrick J McGlinchey finds Jeju Island, Korea, a good place to live, with challenging work to do and the freedom and opportunity to do it.
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Mission World - May, 2011
06.05.2011Paul Bhatti appointed “Special Advisor” for Religious Minorities more
Jesus and ecology
06.05.2011Is there a connection between Jesus’ words and caring for the earth? more














