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From the Director - Lending a helping hand "What is fundamental is to recognise that life is unjust and that only by lending each other a helping hand as brothers and sisters, can we live life better." (more) |
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Columbans welcome Pope Francis Like Simon, for whom the new name Peter had a deep significance, the new Pope’s decision to assume the name Francis seems to indicate his strong desire to lead the Church in prayer, simplicity of life and the care of creation. (more) |
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Caged like animals We saw two small girls in a cage, like animals. They had nothing, no change of clothes, no beds and no toilet, just a bucket, no curtain, no privacy. We immediately took action and got them out. (more) |
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Not just a job When I first came to Hong Kong and started nursing in Ruttonjee I could not speak Cantonese at all. Our approach was that we would not evangelise while taking care of the patients. We would just let them know we were with them and we were there for them. (more) |
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Montmorency Parish turns on the light Montmorency Social Justice Group travels to the Philippines and meets with Columban Fr Shay to discuss the Solar Light project. (more) |
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Reflection - What do the colours mean? Different colours are drawn from creation to remind those participating in liturgy of the different blessings of God. (more) |
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Jubilee Sunday The Centre for Peace Ecology and Justice believe that the Church must challenge the scandals of structural poverty and the resultant violence to people and the earth. One way we can do this is by being part of the global Jubilee movement.(more) |
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Columban Calendar - Art Guide - April 2013 The theme of the Annunciation in Christian art has a rich tradition. Artists employed a variety of symbols to evoke the mystery of Mary’s acceptance of God’s invitation to become the Mother of God. (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.