E-News - Vol.6 No.2

From the Director - This is not the end of the story
Resurrection is the biggest surprise in human history and it changes everything even though we don't act as if it has. (more)
When a Pope resigns
He chose the day when the church celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, World Day of the Sick and then announced that he no longer has the "strength of mind or body" to fulfill his duties.(more)
Peace of mind for working mothers
In order to help working mothers like Juana find peace of mind while she worked knowing that her children are safe, we at our local parish have decided to develop the Warmi Huasi project to identify those most at risk and to see how they could be helped. (more)
Charlie's story
The priesthood has never been a disappointment to me. Rather it has called forth all the talents I was given, and others that I never knew I had.(more)
Columbans invite WYD pilgrims to Chile
The pilgrims will experience first hand the mission of the church Ad Gentes and the importance of the New Evangelisation, of overseas and cross cultural mission. (more)
Fr Noel Connolly - Missionary Virtues: Humility
One disadvantage of missionaries and other people with a message is that their very conviction often blinds them to the presence of God already in people. (more)

Reflection - A story, a sermon and a song
Many obstacles lie before us. We fear falling. It seems safer to stay where we are, to do nothing. But the appeal is persistent and we have a partner to guide us. (more)

Columban Calendar - Art Guide - March 2013
Both Mary’s head and Christ’s head fall downward like mirror images. It is as if this gentle bodily motion symbolizes the ineradicable union of mother and Son. (watch/listen)

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.