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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