From the Director - The Church is a people
As missionaries, we see the Church in other countries as similar but different from the Church in our own home places. Yet no matter where we…
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Constant flame of love
Today, we can see this constant flame of love in the Columban commitment to Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation. Identified as a formal…
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New deacons in Manila
After nine years of study, prayer and guidance, Jerry Lohera and Elbert Balbastro took their first major step towards priesthood and the living…
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Reflection - Like the lotus
In our garden at Xavier House, at a certain time of the year, the lotus rises in glorious bloom from the depths of the small pond. It glows deep…
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Pope Francis, who frequently speaks out against human trafficking, says, “Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society,…
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Missionaries are migrants
Donal was honoured as Immigrant of the Year on the internationally celebrated People of the World Day. It is a recognition of outstanding service…
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Two communities, one Church
The Catholic Church in China today continues to be a vibrant witness to God’s love. Whether in large cities or rural villages, Catholics of all…
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Mission World - August 2021
Mission World - August 2021- Fr Stan Swamy - The latest saint of modern India’s poor
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Hands of Mercy project
The emotional gratification we saw in their eyes was such a satisfying feeling that it encouraged us to keep striving to help more of those in…
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St Peter and St Paul’s Embrace of Peace
Columban Fr Jason Antiquera tries to share and reflect on the process he went through to arrive at the symbolism of the mural he painted on the…
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A fertile dig
We missionaries need to have the attitude of a farmer. Farmers are always full of hope and are people of commitment. They are considerate, do…
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A blessed life
ohn looks back on his half-century as a priest with a profound sense of gift and challenge. He cherishes his upbringing on a farm in provincial…
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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 - August 2021
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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