From the Director - Written with a shaky hand
An increasing number of people donate online these days but I still receive letters written with a shaky hand. These letters are a cause for…
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From the Editor - Serving God in a different language
This issue of The Far East offers many stories of Columban missionaries who serve God in other countries and through a different language from…
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On the front line
He heard a commotion next door and ran round to find his neighbour shot dead. Later, he had to run for his life as five armed men arrived. “Presumably,…
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My year in China
My year in Changchun has been a rollercoaster at times. One has to keep an open mind and be ready to cope with anything thrown at you, to be…
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Reflection - Dancing for Mary
"I like to dance to show publicly my faith and as I dance, I pray that Mary will bless all young people and that they will have the chances we…
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A man of strong principles
One who knew him well described him as ‘unflappable, calm, non-judgemental. He was balanced, weighed things up and saw both sides. He allowed…
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The Ireland that produced St Columban
Columban was born into a wealthy farmer’s family in the south-east of Ireland around the year 540A.D. When his mother was pregnant with him,…
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Hands across the ocean
Three years later, the needs of the people have increased. Our old chapel is in bad repair and we simply must enlarge it. So, not having any…
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Mission World
The Catholic Church in our country has been greatly enriched by immigrants in recent years. Many families from Asia, eastern Europe and Africa…
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Letter from Jeju Island
Right before the sign of peace, Fr Mun always sings a beautiful prayer for peace. He later commented to me that he often feels like crying whenever…
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Serving God with a different language
For the Filipino mothers, being away from home, the Catholic parish has become their refuge. A mother’s faith becomes a gift to the community.
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High mountain, flowing water
“Friendship between two people promotes friendship between groups, which promotes friendship between nations. Friendship between nations is the…
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