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From the Director - Breaking feasts out of holy jackets Our faith explains that when and where we see loving actions, we know God is present. We are all made in the image of God. (more) |
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WATCH/LISTEN: 2014 Mid-Year Appeal message In this year's Mid-Year Appeal message, Columban Fr Gary Walker reflects on Pope Francis when he spoke to the world about the global indifference towards refugees. (watch/listen) |
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Life as a young Muslim woman and oil rig engineer The inspiring Yassmin Abdel-Magied talks to Sydney-based, 'Voice of Islam' radio programme, the 'Y Factor' (87.6FM) about life as a young Muslim woman working in the field of engineering. (more) |
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Born to lead Her skills have come from negotiating with powerful landlords, corrupt work supervisors and marauding police about survival, protection of pregnant women and children forced to work in fields, and the proper distribution of crops as payment for manual agricultural labour. (more) |
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Being missionary today Listening to my fellow Columban lay missionaries, and affirmed by my own faith journey, I can comfortably say that being missionary today is about relationships - with one’s self, with others and with God. (more) |
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Reflection - Tuned in or tuned out? "The Internet," Pope Francis said recently, "is a gift from God." Before we press any button, switch on any device, we must first of all, each day, connect with the living God who waits for us with infinite patience. (more) |
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WATCH/LISTEN: The Golden Rule Poster The Golden Rule Poster features sacred texts from 13 different religions and can be used in homes, congregations, universities, workplaces, schools, hospitals and prisons for teaching compassion, multicultural and multireligious cooperation and human solidarity (watch/listen). For more information please visit: thegoldenrule |
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2014 Mid-Year Appeal Each year St Columbans Mission reaches out through their Mid-Year Appeal to help raise funds for those in need and struggling under the weight of poverty and crisis. Donate and give online today: columban.org.au/donations or phone +61 3 9375 9475. Alternatively you can mail your donation by downloading our Mid-Year Appeal - Donation mail form (pdf)  |
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.