From the Editor
It is refreshing to begin this edition with a good news article from Columban Fr Shay Cullen in the Philippines, despite lockdowns and economic…
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A great outcome in the face of a pandemic
Legal action by the healing and empowered children in PREDA Homes has been very successful in 2020 despite the lockdown and closure of the courts…
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Magic moments on canvas
Looking back, she describes her 15 years as a lay missionary as “a voyage into a world not dreamed of.” A world where she has developed her art…
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Reflection - The Paschal Candle
The prisoners shared with Haiti their feelings of loneliness, frustration and depression. They also shared about how much they miss their families,…
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From Father to farmer
John insists this has resulted in the best of all worlds. The poor are helped, Columban running costs are defrayed and, “it is great therapy…
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Unexpected guests
Columban Fr Bobby Gilmore recalls how a young couple from Cuba arrived unannounced on his doorstep in Jamaica, seeking refuge, and reveals what…
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The ambassador and the Columbans
The Residence of the American Embassy is about a kilometre away from the Columban Central House in Suva. Joseph came to our community 7.00 am…
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Mission World - March 2021
Statement of the Missionary Society of St Columban on the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
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From the Director - We are all connected
Often prayer comes to us naturally when things are particularly difficult. Of course, the opposite can also be true. When we feel down and depressed,…
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Simply Paul
Words which come to mind about this great shepherd are: saintly, encourager, cheerful giver, prayerful, simple lifestyle, patient.
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Can you see me smile?
As missionaries one of the first challenges we encounter in arriving in a new country is the learning of the language so that we can communicate,…
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Robots, Ethics and the Future of Jobs
Robots, Ethics and the Future of Jobs by Sean McDonagh, is an accessible and thought-provoking look at the potential of new technology to bring…
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Your Columban Legacy
Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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Audio Playlist - The Far East - March 2021
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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