Columban Fr John Hishon celebrates 60 years of service to God's mission

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"The dizzy times may be over now. The lengthened days that borrowed hours from the night belong to the past, but a reservoir rich in the humanity of trust in God and faith in neighbour has truly blessed my life."

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Although she could not go in person, she went in spirit through her thoughts and prayers and a special interest in foreign missions and missionaries.

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In his homily, Fr Paul reminded the people that the birth of Jesus is the great news that goes far beyond the illusionary joys offered by much of what is promoted in our modern world.

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As a priest in Chile, I had a remarkable experience of being a friend to Rosa, a poor woman who suffered from depression. She had lost custody of her two children because she could not keep a job due to her psychological condition.

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The fierce persecution of the hidden Christians of Japan by the Tokugawa daimyo is well known. It lasted 291 years.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

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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.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

Subscribe to the Far East magazine at goo.gl/5ukmQX

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.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

Subscribe to the Far East magazine at goo.gl/5ukmQX

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.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

Subscribe to the Far East magazine at goo.gl/5ukmQX

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.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

Subscribe to the Far East magazine at goo.gl/5ukmQX