E-News - Vol. 4 No. 11

From the Director - A new Director for Christmas
The Director’s column has become increasingly popular with readers who obviously liked what Fr Noel wrote. They have appreciated his missionary perspectives and challenging insights. (more)
Indignation: a motivation for change
In 1947 a group of atomic scientists introduced the doomsday clock as a symbolic image of the level of danger posed by atomic weapons. (more)
Four-act play with an epilogue
There was an angry knock at the front door. I opened it. It was a pious lady of the parish with fire in her eyes. (more)
Why stay home?
Older rooms are not so well equipped with long rows of desks screwed to the floor, so there is no chance of re-arranging the furniture for small group work or whole-class activities in a circle. (more)
Columban Calendars connect prisoners with God
"When chaplains enter a prison, they don’t know the faith backgrounds of the prisoners. I have found that the calendars encourage prisoners to come forward and ask if I’m a Catholic chaplain, which begins a dialogue." (more)
Hoisted on my own petard!
The Catholic Church
booklet was written especially to introduce the Catholic Church to believers from other religions but it can also be used for Christians from other churches as well as for anyone who wants to find out what the Catholic Church believes and teaches. (more)
Reflection - Advent with Mary
What did Mary know in those final weeks of her pregnancy? What did she have to sustain her, to comfort her at this critical time when the birth of the infant in her womb was imminent? (more)
Mission Studies
Looking to study in the New Year? Registrations are now open for the following study programs: 'Islam: History, Theology and Culture' and 'Interreligious Dialogue'. (more)
Christmas Appeal 2011
As Christmas approaches our thoughts turn to the Madonna and Child. (more)

While fingers may be pointed at Philippine military it is more likely that the hired killer that parked his motor bike outside the house of father Pops on the morning of October 17, walked up to him and shot him point blank as he was getting into his car, had the mark of an experienced trained assassin.