Climate Change

Saint Francis Encountering Islam: Dialogue with an Open Heart

Sep 25, 2023
The Inter-religious Coordinator of the Columban Missionaries, Mauricio Silva, recently paid a visit to the exhibition St Francis of Assisi at the National Gallery in London with his wife and colleagues. Following is his account of the artwork inspired by the encounter between Francis and Sultan al-Malik…
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Éire Vedanta Society Returns to Dalgan

Sep 25, 2023
Columban co-worker Michael O’Sullivan, Director of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum (DCIF), writes of welcoming back DCIF’s Hindu members to the Columban’s home since the pandemic.
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Let Justice and Peace Flow - A Catholic Liturgical Guide

Aug 28, 2023
2023 Season of Creation - Let Justice and Peace Flow - A Catholic Liturgical Guide
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Making space for nature

Aug 28, 2023
A commitment to protect Earth’s biodiversity was made at the conclusion of a recent Christian Aware summer school in the Yorkshire Dales. Around 25 participants promised to be particularly active during the Season of Creation, which starts on 1 September. A keynote speaker was Ellen Teague of the Columban…
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Theme for 2023 Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow'

Aug 28, 2023
This year’s theme for Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow’ invites communities to share their hopeful vision for creation.
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Columban Creation Covenant in Britain

Aug 28, 2023
All these changes we have implemented to play our part in slowing climate change, including promoting these issues to the broader public. Alongside the daily commitment towards a greener lifestyle, the region has embedded the gospel of creation within its spirituality and prayer life. Caring for creation…
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Are we running out of water?

Aug 28, 2023
We often forget the enormous amounts of water we use today. It may come as a surprise to learn that it “takes 400,000 litres of water to manufacture one car, 2,000 litres to produce one glass of brandy and 42,500 litres to produce one kilo of beef.”
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Responding to the cry of the earth

Aug 28, 2023
Despite promises of infrastructure development, the Subanen land was left barren, water sources were contaminated, the rivers ran dry, and communities suffered from the effects of cyanide poisoning. Unfazed by the underhanded tactics employed by mining companies, including company name changes and bribing…
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Theme for 2023 Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow'

Aug 28, 2023
This year’s theme for Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow’ invites communities to share their hopeful vision for creation. A sense of urgency prevails due to increasing climate change and the rapid loss of biodiversity, which exacerbate inequalities and affect lives on every continent. And…
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St Bernadette’s Children’s Centre

Aug 14, 2023
Over the years, with the help of so many people and interested groups, we have expanded to such an extent that we now have an average of 500 children, out of a pool of 1,200, coming to us daily.
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Rooted in faith, family and community

Aug 14, 2023
One family member also mentioned that doing well in the state exams is a double-edged sword.
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Kenneth Ewayan’s hopes and dreams

Aug 14, 2023
First, his life story is very inspiring - I can see in his face the eagerness to continue his studies. I am also hoping that there might be other people who would like to share their blessings with this young man
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Visiting Tonga for the first time

Aug 14, 2023
The arrival of the king and queen was an occasion of great joy, with old ladies even doing cartwheels. It was a revelation to me of the power of the king and queen to unite and bring joy to the people.
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Uniting voices of different faiths on protecting the sea

Jul 27, 2023
The Inter-Religious Dialogue Columban Mission Office in Suva, Fiji, has been focusing on bringing together young believers from different religions to raise awareness about environmental issues. Report by the Columban’s IRD coordinator in Fiji, Priscilla Magdalin.
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