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The Far East - August 2016

The Far East magazine is published by St Columban's Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was launched originally to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East magazine in Australia was published for the first time on 15th October 1920 and sample copies were sent to every parish and school in Australia and New Zealand.

Contents

From the Editor - Sharing in the life of the people

This August issue of The Far East magazine is an issue dedicated to vocations. It offers stories from around the world of Columban priests, sisters,…
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Sharing from the inside

One of the gifts of being a missionary is the privilege of being invited to share "from the inside" the important life moments in very diverse…
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Ten years of slavery in Ireland

One woman's story Olajoke Ajikolu’s Journey from Nigeria to Ireland.
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Reflection - Pope Francis - A Church "called to form consciences"

Pope Francis is clearly confident that we can trust the consciences of the faithful. God wants to help us all make good decisions
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Learning important lessons

Erl Dylan J. Tabaco is a Columban seminarian from the Philippines. As part of his seminary training to become a Columban missionary priest, Erl…
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2017 Pilgrimage - In the Footsteps of St Columban

2017 Pilgrimage DON'T MISS OUT! 21 days departing mid-August, 2017.
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Light the Life Candle-Making Project

I also have grown in my trust in God and I truly believe that God will continue to help us and bless this work. I believe that God has empowered…
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“Are you Fr Bernard McDermott from the Columban Fathers?”

Columban Fr Bernard McDermott shares with us a story from Scotland of a chance encounter with one of our long-term Columban supporters.
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No family to grieve at her going

During her final few months of life, Shwe Mya found a home at the Columban Sisters' Home of Hope, in the city of Myitkyina, Myanmar.
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Mission World - August 2016

The Church to oppose President Duterte in the Philippines over the death penalty
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From the Director - After all these years we are still afraid

Let us listen to the words of Pope Francis who said: “It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on…
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Impact of meat on humans and the global environment

It is time for all of us to reflect on the amount of meat we eat and begin to make the necessary sacrifices, not only for the health of our bodies…
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A valiant woman

The unfinished story of a valiant and committed woman
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A cricket match to build friendships

Opportunities for the Christians and the poor to participate in organized sport are rare.
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Your Columban Legacy

Your Columban Legacy “Do what you can” Bishop Edward J Galvin
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