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Welcome to Our Centennial Edition of Columban Mission Magazine

Since our founding in 1918, the Society has published a magazine, first under the title of The Fa

The Piglet that Wouldn't Grow

I did a funeral in a small village near Dogoru a few months ago.

Forgiveness

You snubbed me and the others laughed.
You were right in what you said

Old Story, New Ways

Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and left that night for Egypt, where they stayed un

The Stable of Inner Self

I have mixed feelings reflecting on my experience of learning the Chinese Mandarin language.

I Was Ready for Battle

There was a frantic voice at the end of the phone.  “Fr. Peter our Filipino friend Genalyn is sick in hospital and our Taiwan broker is going…

Epiphany

In the middle of the night, with the wedding guests gathered around, the groom is led to a specia

Sharing Gospel Joy

It is with much joy and heartfelt gratitude that I, on behalf of Columban missionaries and co-workers invite you, our benefactors, your families…

Christmas Gift

I am Taemoon Kwon, a Korean Columban who was ordained a priest in 2010.

The Meaning of Christmas

When I was asked to write about the meaning of Christmas for a newsletter for Columban lay missio