From the Editor - October is Social Justice month
As missionaries on the margins of society, Fr. Kevin stated that Columbans have been aware for quite some time of the growing danger of climate…
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Tales of two communities
Our ability to forgive those who have done us wrong is the first step towards reconciliation. When we are ready to forgive our enemy, we give…
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Mission on the margins
One parish is more than a handful for any priest, but Fr Kevin O’Neill’s territory extends from Myanmar to Mexico, and many points in between.
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Reflection - The 1400th Anniversary of St Columban’s death
St Columban challenges each of us to dare to profess our faith openly. "What care I for saving face before mankind, when zeal for the faith must…
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Growing a community
Our Centre is built in one of the poorest areas in Huaycan. The first question we ask the children when they come to study is, “Did you have…
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Sand, water, coal and 'Laudato Si'
Pakistan does not produce sufficient power to provide electricity for all its peoples' needs. 'Load shedding' is a part of life, where electricity…
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The Subanens live the Christmas story
Over the years the Subanen artists have crafted Christmas cards whose subject matter connected their experiences with the experiences of Mary…
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Mission World - October 2015
Columbans have served refugees and asylum seekers in England for decades. Of the current crisis, Mauricio Silva, Columban Lay Missionary Coordinator…
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From the Director - The perennial presence of God
The pilgrimage, unlike a tourist jaunt, had a deeper dimension of placing our normal lives aside for a short time and listening to the ‘small…
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Kiribati...A country about to disappear
The Kiribati Government bought a property of some thousands of acres from the Anglican Church in Fiji for resettlement of people in the future.…
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'The Rainbow Community' receives prestigious award in Korea
The Rainbow Community was selected for the social service award because it had pioneered community-based services for people with intellectual…
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