E-News - Vol. 3 No. 14

From the Director - The birth pangs of a new humanity
Christianity is quickly becoming a non-Western religion and the strongest churches in the West are migrant churches. (more)
Grassroots Priest
I work in the supermarket one day a week, my main job being restocking the shelves, which we do during the day, not at night as is the custom in supermarkets in major urban centres. (more)
Shaming the fame game
While the Chinese human rights advocate can bathe in his fame within the walls of his prison cell, his captors are basking in their shame on the world stage. (more)
Mission Accomplished
They no longer see themselves as a relatively passive faithful to be served and led by priests and religious. (more)
Picking up the pieces
Basically they have gone off our radar because the attention span of the media and ours as a result, is short. (more)
Reflection – No one is excluded
“Tell Father the name of the birthplace of Jesus Christ,” he said. One little girl immediately shouted: “Lahore.” (more)
Mission News and Views
The latest Columban newsletter that has been sent out with the Christmas Mail Appeal informing you about the missionary work of Australian Columbans. (more)