The Far East - May 2012
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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 - God makes 'the new' possible
02.05.2012‘Electric moment’ is what I imagined Mary experienced at the tomb when she realised that Jesus was not the gardener but the Lord. more
Editorial - Knocking down our towers of Babel
02.05.2012Pentecost has some wonderful themes to motivate and excite us. more
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Driving towards ethnic harmony
02.05.2012Even though Pakistan is predominately Muslim, the caste mentality and the practices that stem from it continue to persist. more
Mission in action
02.05.2012Columban Fr Shay Cullen is the founder of PREDA (People's Recovery Empowerment and Development Assistance Foundation) which protects young people in the Philippines from sexual exploitation. more
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Reflection - The moment we have been waiting for
02.05.2012Receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost more
Standing with the victims
02.05.2012One of the principle goals of Columban Mission in Taiwan is advocacy for migrant workers. more
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Four act play with epilogue
02.05.2012Here is a story from my memory bank that illustrates the point. more
The selfish giant
02.05.2012It had been the children's laughter and warmth that made the flowers bloom. more
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Dirty money
02.05.2012Matthew Benns, Dirty Money: The True cost of Australia’s Mineral Boom, Heinemann book, Random House, North Sydney, 2011, pp.296. more
A cry for help
02.05.2012Teddy Collins reflects on his relationships with the students and the problems that trouble them. more
