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From the Director - Wisdom of the grave digger Recently I read an article of a conversation with an elderly grave digger who reflected on what digging graves meant to him. (more) |
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Pope Francis' take on mission Fr Noel Connolly writes ... We are always much more ready to listen to people who know, respect and enjoy us and there is something enabling and freeing when the Pope shows he values and respects us. It is such a pleasant surprise.(more) |
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Hiking home during "Hunger Season" With a point and shoot camera Mercy Gawason of the Subanen Crafts Project takes us on a photo journey up the trails and rivers to her mountain home in the Philippines. (more) |
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No blasphemy in peace for Pakistan Columban Fr McCulloch hoped the Islamic republic of Pakistan would ‘take to heart’ Pope Francis' message to the diplomatic corp at the Holy See, calling for sustained and positive dialogue between the Catholic Church and Islam for the common good of all. (more) |
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Stretching the Aussie dollar In May this year, two newly renovated male wards at St Elizabeth Hospital in Hyderabad, Pakistan were blessed and re-opened.(more) |
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Reflection - Day after day we see again I have often heard you speak of the 'shantytown' or the 'barrio' and I have seen photos that you have shown us at home, but now I have a different understanding of what these words mean to you. (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 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.