In spite of this calamity, Karolo’s faith never wavered and he continued serving his community faithfully over the years.

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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.

It is in situations like this that we are able to help out and tide people over the crisis they face thanks to the goodness of others who make our work possible.

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'Biogas priest' fires up

“He presented the whole concept in a very interesting way. He didn’t only share with us the theory about biogas production but also showed us how to produce it,” he said. “We call him the biogas priest from Ruteng Diocese.”

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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.” Priests, by what they do and what they say, are in our midst to remind us that we are Jesus people.

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According to traditional Korean folklore, the pig represents wealth and the act of placing money in the pig’s mouth is a plea from the people to the spirit world for financial security and prosperity.

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It is certainly gratifying to see this unexpected development and further benefit from the Catholic Centre of Academic Excellence. I hope that all of our benefactors who have supported this project can join with me in appreciating this news and rejoicing.

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The bible will nourish and strengthen the faith of Hazel. In reading, reflecting and praying God's word, she will continue to grow in her willingness to serve the poor and marginalized of Pakistan.

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The Far East Magazine is published 10 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.

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The Far East Magazine is published 10 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 10 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