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From the Director - A living person not a memory Pope Francis has appeared on the scene with an agenda which points to the Church returning to its roots of service and commitment. The Church is learning to be humble; it is a painful lesson. (more) |
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An energy and equality that only mission can bring "I felt we were Church, but a humbler, more human and inclusive Church." Columban Fr Noel Connolly reflects on the 'Mission: One Heart Many Voices' conference that was held in Sydney, April and May this year.(more) |
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My sister's life Columban Sr Elizabeth was now back where she belonged. It was closer to a Royal Visit than a return to the missions. We visited the new centre for the handicapped in Alto Hospicio, a work very close to her heart. (more) |
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Paying attention Catholic style How do we maintain consciousness, a 'mindfulness' when we leave the Church and go back to our busy daily lives? (more) |
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Challenged, moved and inspired In April, twelve young adults representing six different religions (Catholic, Muslim, Judaism, Mormon, Buddhist, Hindu) embarked on an interfaith hiking trip to Tasmania. Columban Mission Institute reports. (more) |
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Reflection - Each age has its tools for evangelisation Why should we and the Church make the effort to learn and use language and its tools? The same reason that Jesus told parables and that St. Paul wrote letters, so that the audience can meaningfully hear it. (more) |
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Columban Mid-Year Appeal “Serve the poorest, the weakest, the least important” With these words, from Pope Francis, we are reminded to continue to our support for the oppressed and marginalised. (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.