Mickie Daly's Diary
When I identify myself as a Columban priest in parishes, almost all people who come to speak to me after Mass comment on Mickie Daly's Diary.…
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Editorial - Mickie Daly's Diary
Mickie Daly was probably the most popular feature in The Far East magazine. People ask me after Sunday Mass, “What happened to Mickie Daly?”…
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The Life and Times of Mickie Daly
One of the most loved and fondly remembered features of The Far East over its long history has been Mickie Daly's Diary. We still receive requests…
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A pagan saint
If you live in poverty, how far can your heart go? What can you do for others when you are poor? Perhaps the story of Teacher Dai, an ordinary…
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One year on
In January this year I celebrated the completion of my first year in Lima, Peru. So much has happened in my life during this time that it's difficult…
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Reflection - Nourish the heart
Many people today suffer from what one woman has called ‘the decibel disease.’ "I can’t hear myself think," she moaned, "with all the noise."…
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Cross-cultural ministry
When a part Indian/part Fijian family asked to be received into the Catholic Church, Fr McCaffrey describes how the event brought both communities…
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The future looks bright
In the March 2008 issue of The Far East we told you about St Elizabeth’s Hospital and its service to the people of Hyderabad and the lower areas…
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A Japanese gentleman
Fr Baker tells us about a truly inspirational catechist he met and who touched many lives.
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Mission World
Pakistan (UCAN) - Muhammad Hussain lost his home and land to the Sindh River, so he is thankful for the food, winter clothing, household items…
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From the Director - Light shining in darkness
Jesus was very conscious of the power of evil. His whole life was a struggle against it. The Gospel of John describes Jesus’ life as a battle…
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Postcards from Sicuani
Visits with missionaries are part of my job description. On previous visits to Peru, I have spent all my time in the vicinity of Lima, where…
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The Aquariums of Pyongyang
For many the Inter-Korean summit that took place in Pyongyang from October 2-4, 2007 was summed up in the body language as captured in a photograph…
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