During the Christmas season, as we ponder the manger scene, we come to the renewed realization that Jesus came on mission among us as a helpless baby.

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.

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On one occasion, the shelter experienced a surprise check by the military.

Luckily, the inmates managed it well.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

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According to the Acts of our recent Columban General Assembly 2024, one of our two priorities for the next six years will be “outreach to migrants and refugees”.

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 https://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.

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“As a missionary, you don’t undertake a ministry for life. You start it with a view to handing it over. So, I began to dialogue with different groups to find the right one who could keep it running. The Brothers of Charity had the same ethos.”

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Time passed by, but her condition didn’t change. I encouraged the mother to bring her daughter to the hospital again.

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Emerging from these workshops in China, the Columbans initiated a project to establish ecology spaces at retreat houses, pastoral centres and convents in China.

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Visiting my Columban colleagues in various countries has strengthened my belief that living an ordinary life well is, in fact, something extraordinary.

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty.

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