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November 2011
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Response to a Sacrifice
Supporting Peace and Justice On March 2, 2011, those who work toward peace and justice suffered a great tragedy for on that day, Mr. Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistani Minister for Minority Affairs, was assassinated. Shahbaz Bhatti was the only Christian cabinet …
Light and Color
In Fiji, one gets many chances to join in the rituals and merriment of the festivals of other religions, particularly that of Hinduism. Out of respect, I try to accept all such any invitations, hoping to understand my Hindu friends …
Education: Road of Hope for the Poor
Encouraging Signs of Progress There are many inflated claims made about the state of education and literacy in Pakistan. Those who work directly in this field tell a very different story. Almost everyday children are seen playing in the dirt …
Brett’s intro: Interconnectedness of all life
For two weeks this summer, Columbans who work on justice and peace issues from around the world will gather in Ireland, at the Burren in County Clare. While there, they will study the unique geology, plant and animal life in …
Aparecida and Inculturation
New Insights from the Latin American Church When Columban missionaries cross boundaries of culture and language that separate peoples, they help harvest the richness of a tremendous variety of ways of life and gather them into the unity of the …
E-Journey through Lent
Join us for a virtual journey through Lent. The e-journey is a series of emails with reflections about the season written by Columban priests, Sisters and lay missionaries. To sign up, fill out the short form below. When you have …
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Last Man In and Last Man Out
Spanish Augustinian friars founded the town of Lingayen, the Philippines, in 1614 and established the parish in 1616, naming it Los Tres Reyes (The Three Kings). In 1740 the Dominicans took over the parish. They were obliged to leave the …



