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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.
From the Director - Electric moment
05.04.2012
‘Electric moment’ is what I imagined Mary experienced at the tomb when she realised that Jesus was not the gardener but the Lord.
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Editorial - Faith and courage
05.04.2012
Easter is a time for us to think about the faith and courage of the Columbans and the people they work with.
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No lack of talent
05.04.2012
Some of the parishioners joked that I wouldn’t make it to the summit and should quit while I was ahead.
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What shapes evangelisation?
05.04.2012
Through the RCIA the spiritual life of Korean Catholics and their parishes grew as the Scriptures and God’s presence in the world came alive for them.
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Reflection - Faith is stronger than fear
05.04.2012
Pakistani Catholics flock to the ceremonies on Good Friday.
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Life is not quite like that
05.04.2012
Hers was a hard life but she never became a hard woman, but was she tough! - tough and loving.
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The great poverty divide
05.04.2012
Blessed are the responsible well off rich people, the Zacchaeus people of this world who are enlightened and see the social and human reality and are determined to use their influence and resources to change it for the better.
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Hospital visit
05.04.2012
He assured me that I need not be nervous of my local hospital; ‘They are my students so it’s OK,’ he said!
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Mission World - April, 2012
04.04.2012
Columbans, other missionaries in Korea, and the actor Robert Redford are all supporting a campaign by villagers in Korea to save their island paradise from being turned into a military base.
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Credit for the Poor
04.04.2012
Kazama Grameen is a project aimed at the rural poor that provides loans to help start small businesses and provide families with livelihood projects.
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Nightmare of the trafficked
04.04.2012
Pakistan’s highest civilian award given to Fr Robert McCulloch.
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The River Jordan is polluted
04.04.2012
Because of its association with the Baptism of Jesus, the River Jordan is probably the best known river in the world.
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