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The Far East - March 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 - Walking with Jesus during Holy Week

As we walk with Jesus during Holy Week this year, as we accompany Him in His Passion and in His Resurrection, let us remember those who struggle…
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Easter on the dusty streets of Lima

Teresa and David Jackson from Britain are old friends of Columban Fr Ed O’Connell. Last year they fulfilled one of their great dreams by visiting…
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Rosa on Calvary

Unlike Mary, Rosa was able to minister to her dying son
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Reflection - Why is that day called ‘Good’ Friday?

I was often invited by head teachers of primary schools to explain to their students the meaning of 'Good' Friday and Easter Monday, since both…
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Reflection - Easter joy

The eggs that hens lay on Good Friday are collected in Ireland and marked with a cross. On Easter Sunday morning these eggs are boiled and eaten…
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Reflection - The Lord is Risen

Our Lenten journey is coming to an end. Our feet are being washed, we are sharing the bread, we are walking with our weary Lord the bloody steps…
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Do you know my name?

As I tried to grasp this sad news, suddenly I got a glimpse of the immense joy that Mr Honda must have felt when God called him by his name and…
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Not without you

Ministry to prostitutes in Korea
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Mission World - March 2016

Mexico - Children missing in Veracruz
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From the Director - A new life in China?

Easter is the most important feast day in the Catholic calendar and people in all parts of the world will celebrate the belief that death is…
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The Monk on the bus

Bus travel in Myanmar
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Houses of horror

Child detention centres in the Philippines.
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2015 Paris Climate Conference COP21

2015 Paris Climate Conference COP21
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Your Columban Legacy

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