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The Far East - November/December, 2008

Contents

Editorial - They were steadfast

The Columban priests had been steadfast and courageous in difficult times and sometimes dangerous situations.
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Thank You

Fr Brian Gore thanks the people who supported him during his trial for murder.
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So that's Bobbio

For 14 centuries the name Columban has survived across Europe - in towns, villages and even in the Alps where there are not less than five peaks…
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Our latest Columban

Willie Lee of Fiji shares what he has learned on his journey toward becoming a Columban missionary priest.
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Sinful Christmas

With Christmas approaching, I saw an opportunity to evangelise my non-Christian neighbours, by sharing the Good News of joy and peace signified…
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Marcelita’s new world

Fr Busch tells us about a Subaanen weaver and the new future for her family.
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Presence not presents

He visits and shares life, “For the people of Bangladesh deeds of love and respectful presence among the poorest are the most important gifts…
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Celebrating Silver

We ask our God to continue to bless George as he celebrates 25 years of service to the Church as a missionary priest.
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Mission World

“Without ignoring or minimizing our differences as Christians and Muslims, we can and we must give attention to that which unites us”, Cardinal…
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From the Director - Only a poor child can save us

I hope that your Christmas is graced, happy, and full of rest and re-creation. I hope you will have time to share with the less well off and…
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No sight but a bright life

I am 48 years-old. At age three, I took ill with measles. We lived a long way from the hospital and my parents were poor. I lost my sight in…
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Tale of two loves

Fr Hugh MacMahon reflects on the aftermath of the Beijing Olympic Games.
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Second coming

The only surviving priest of the famed Negros Nine, Fr Brian Gore, has returned to his old stamping ground of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental,…
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