E-News - Vol. 3 No. 1

From the Director - Gifts and strangers
‘Not to receive’ is an unwillingness to be in relationship. When we seem not to need others’ gifts and services we can make them feel helpless and insignificant. (more)
In God's hands
I was covered by a tarpaulin. Once it became light, and the cover was removed, I saw that we were sitting in the middle of a bay and I knew that I was not going to be freed. (more)
We are nobody
"In fact you are worse off now than when I first met you. I feel disappointed that I have not been of more help to you.” (more)
Bali road map in tatters
The big boys came, tore up the Bali road map and cobbled together a toothless accord (more)
Christmas mourning
I accepted a request to celebrate a double funeral on Christmas Day of a mother and son who had been executed three days previously outside the old U.S. Consulate in Juarez. (more)
Reflections - Contemplative aspects of Mission
By Fr Michael Gormly
The obvious starting point in contemplation is stillness of body and spirit. In order to be filled with a God-experience, we must first establish an inner emptiness. (more)
Columban shopping cart
The Columban website has a shopping cart where you can purchase The Columban Calendar, Columban resources and subscribe to The Far East. (more)