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The Far East - April, 2012

Contents

From the Director - Electric moment

‘Electric moment’ is what I imagined Mary experienced at the tomb when she realised that Jesus was not the gardener but the Lord.
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Editorial - Faith and courage

Easter is a time for us to think about the faith and courage of the Columbans and the people they work with.
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No lack of talent

Some of the parishioners joked that I wouldn’t make it to the summit and should quit while I was ahead.
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What shapes evangelisation?

Through the RCIA the spiritual life of Korean Catholics and their parishes grew as the Scriptures and God’s presence in the world came alive…
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Reflection - Faith is stronger than fear

Pakistani Catholics flock to the ceremonies on Good Friday.
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Life is not quite like that

Hers was a hard life but she never became a hard woman, but was she tough! - tough and loving.
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The great poverty divide

Blessed are the responsible well off rich people, the Zacchaeus people of this world who are enlightened and see the social and human reality…
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Hospital visit

He assured me that I need not be nervous of my local hospital; ‘They are my students so it’s OK,’ he said!
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Mission World - April, 2012

Columbans, other missionaries in Korea, and the actor Robert Redford are all supporting a campaign by villagers in Korea to save their island…
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Honorary Fellow

Fr Pat McInerney acknowledged for his work.
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Credit for the Poor

Kazama Grameen is a project aimed at the rural poor that provides loans to help start small businesses and provide families with livelihood projects.
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Nightmare of the trafficked

Pakistan’s highest civilian award given to Fr Robert McCulloch.
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The River Jordan is polluted

Because of its association with the Baptism of Jesus, the River Jordan is probably the best known river in the world.
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