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One Family United in Faith

By Fr. Arturo Aguilar “Come and eat, the meal is ready!” Who doesn’t have memories of being called to the table with the love and intimacy that comes with a life shared dayto- day? These also were Jesus’ words to …

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Hospitality

Recently I attended a three day residential conference of the Jewish Christian Muslim Association in Australia which explored the theme of hospitality in our three faiths. Each of the faiths in turn took responsibility for developing the theme by leading …

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Reaching the Light

Upcoming Events July 15 – New CCAO E-Newsletter distributed July 18 – Columban Advocates Conference Call (join the Columban Advocates at groups.google.com/group/columbanadvocates) July 29 – Summer Advocacy Internship ends, read their blog August 9 – International Day for the World’s Indigenous …

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An Ancient Ritual

On Monday June 20, we took a trip up the mountain to celebrate New Years in Bolivia with thousands of local folks.  We left at 8:30 p.m., drove an hour to the town of Sipe Sipe and watched a pageant …

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A Loving Mother Fights for Her Babies

In hospitals and in the hovels of the poor, vulnerable and impoverished illiterate, mothers are hoodwinked into parting with their children under false pretexts and many never see them again. Here is one example of a court battle in which …

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The Bonn Climate Change Conference

At the Bonn Conference on Climate Change, the first thing which comes to mind is how little coverage this vitally important negotiation session is receiving the world media.  A favorable outcome from the Bonn Conference is essential if the U.N. …

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Guarding a Heritage

Look as far as you can see in every direction; I am going to give all this land to you and your offspring as a permanent possession. (Genesis 13:14-15) From the mountainous spine of the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Philippines …

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Fr. Sean McDonagh Speaks in Washington, D.C.

Fr. Sean gives a presentation on Sustainable Development on May 17, 2011 Fr. Sean McDonagh, a Columban missionary who is known around the world as an eco-theologian who works to raise awareness on the connections between justice and peace issues …

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Faith, Advocacy and Natural Resources

Upcoming Events June 5, 2011 – World Environment Day June 6, 2011- Summer Advocacy Internship Begins, Washington, DC – Read their blog June 17, 2011 – World Day to Combat Desertification June 18-27, 2011 - Mission Exposure Trip to Peru June 20, …

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