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From the Director - God became one of us The Gospels relate that Jesus was born in a stable, there was no room at the inn. Today we know there is no room in the world for millions of people seeking a better life. Part of our human condition is that we are both merciful and merciless. (more) |
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Words don't come easily Updates from Columbans Frs Pat O'Donoghue and Brian Gore on the Philippines disaster. We feel helpless and have been numbed by the pictures on our TVs at the destruction it has wrought on the people of Leyte and others caught in its path. (more) |
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St Columban - A dedicated monk on Mission November 23rd is the feast day of St Columban. In a general audience in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI referred to St Columban as one of the "fathers of Europe" ... (more) |
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No truck for Kevin Mullins |
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Reflection - Be ready No one wants to be overwhelmed by 'if only' feelings on their death bed. If only I had been kinder; if only I had let go of resentments and forgiven people; if only I had been more concerned for others... "Be ready." (more) |
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Christmas Appeal - 2013 This Christmas we are called to follow in Christ’s footsteps...... To step outside ourselves so as to attend to the needs of others: Pope Francis (more) | (donate online) |
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.