From the Editor
While this edition of The Far East magazine has not been published as a special vocations edition, a strong theme of vocations and commitment…
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I'm still Henry
But my lasting memories of that Mass, are when Henry said, “Nothing has really changed, I’m still Henry”, and the enormous congregation lining…
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A profound witness to the Columban motto
He held onto his academic discipline throughout his life, believing that excellence should be reflected in everything he did, including his preaching,…
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Reflection - Decluttering - Do your spiritual practices bring you joy?
Like anything, the spiritual life can become stale or predictable, and cease to bring the joy that Jesus came to give (John 10:10).
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Honouring God's creation
Immersed in the spiritual and cultural world of the Subanens and affirmed by the Church’s teachings, the Columban Sisters have worked for decades…
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Goodbye to a faithful Catechist
In spite of this calamity, Karolo’s faith never wavered and he continued serving his community faithfully over the years.
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Acts of friendship in unlikely places
Sr Roberta Ryan is a Columban Missionary in Pakistan. Living there has shown her how we can all make a difference in the lives of others.
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Mission World - August 2019
'Biogas priest' fires up. Fr Robertus Pelita is fuelling a renewable energy revolution among Catholics in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province.
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From the Director - God made me do it
It makes us wonder – “Why does God need priests?” The answer is “We need priests to remind us that we are in God and God is in us.”
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A pigs head and tail
So I was quickly discovering that even though Korea had modernized to a large extent, many of the old loveable traditions and customs were surviving…
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Receiving and giving
The Catholic Centre of Academic Excellence began in 2006 in response to the huge barrier of discrimination against young Christians in Hyderabad…
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Giving away a daughter to mission
Hazel's parents prepared lunch in their house and her mother shared how she felt when Hazel had spoken to her about her last will and testament.
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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 2019
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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