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The Far East - January/February 2025

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920.

Contents

From the Director - Trusting in God in 2025

As we stand at the start of this new Jubilee Year of 2025, I wish you and your families every blessing.
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The common good

Empowering communities for justice and meaningful change.
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A little wish

"We want to hang our washing out in front."
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Reflection - Mugs of hope

As missioners, we became companions in their fight for dignity, reflecting together on faith and its meaning in their lives.
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Words and deeds

We can do small things with great love
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A Sweaty Sunday

The day’s Mass included a wedding - a joyous occasion with a couple of minor hiccups.
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The Columban, the Saint and the Hermit

Columban co-worker Adam Williams gets much more than he bargained for on a sentimental visit to the Welsh land of his forebears
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"Go Ye Afar"

A journey of mercy.
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From Simplicity to Mission

I hoped my calling would come true and I would become one of the Columban missionary priests in a future mission.
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Led by Faith

Sometimes, God calls us little by little.
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Teacher Ou

A perspective on mission in Taiwan.
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A long and fruitful life

Christopher Joseph Baker’s long and fruitful life was dedicated first to educating future priests and then to hands-on service to the neediest…
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Signed and sealed by The Holy Spirit

I find it most encouraging to know that I belong to Christ, who is ever at my side and tells me solemnly that he is my brother and friend.
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Mission World - January/February 2025

Mission world - Migrants as missionaries
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Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle

Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle
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Gift in Will

Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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Audio Playlist - The Far East - January/February 2025

Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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