In This Issue
Here are the latest stories from Columban missionaries around the world working with the poor, homeless and those in need. You can find these stories in the current issue of Columban Mission magazine. New stories will be add each week.
Where the Wheels Fall Off the Yuletide Trolley
When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So the
By Fr. Jack Evans
January 16, 2019
Where There Is a Filipino Family ...
Way back in 1983, I was sent as a lay missionary to the United Kingdom under the auspices of the Columban Fathers in the Philippines.
By Maria Elena Venzon-Wood
January 14, 2019
Living a Meaningful Life with Missionaries
Life itself is a blessing. You will never know what it will bring, but you'll always be sure that whatever life may offer, it will be for the best. Life is easy because of the Love of our God.
by Maria Cieleen D. Lambampa
January 7, 2019
Call and Response
I am presently working in the Catholic Diocese Hsinchu Migrants and Immigrants Service Center (HMISC).
By Marea Lyn Almiranex
January 2, 2019
The Joy of Christmas
The joy of Christmas is for everyone – for those who are faithful, loving and giving; for those who are indifferent or hostile; for those who have turned away and walk no more to the stable at Beth
By Columban Sr. Redempta Twomey
December 24, 2018
Desert Christmas
Greetings to ALL! I hope all is well. Just a few thoughts to share as we celebrate Advent and prepare for Christmas!
By Fr. Tomás King
December 20, 2018
Christmas Greetings from Pakistan
Greetings to you from the "land of the pure" which is the meaning of the word Pakistan. I hope this finds you and your loved ones well and in good health.
By Fr. Liam O'Callahan
December 17, 2018
Remembering God's Love
Christmas is a celebration of hope and joy as we remember the birth of Jesus, the ultimate gift God has given us out of His infinite love for us.
By Jhoanna Resari
December 12, 2018
Christmas Values for All
You don't have to be a Christian to believe in the values of Christmas. They are universal. They uphold the human dignity and right of every human being irrespective of religion, race or status.
By Fr. Shay Cullen
December 10, 2018
Advent Reflection
The season of Advent gives us an opportunity to prepare ourselves for the coming of our savior in our lives.
By Fr. Erl Dylan Tabaco
December 4, 2018
An Example to Follow
It was Christmas Eve night and Fr. Charlie O'Rourke was alone in the rectory in his parish in South Korea when he thought he heard a knock on the back door. "No, I must have imagined it" he mused, "because the parishioners always come to the front door." However, when he heard a second knock, he went to open it, despite feeling uneasy.
Standing outside in the dark, a stranger introduced himself as Joseph. "Then, I'm assuming your wife is Mary!" Fr. Charlie replied with a small grin and a large degree of skepticism. "Yes!" said the stranger, obviously surprised and delighted, and with that a woman stepped into the narrow shaft of light. Since Fr. Charlie didn't recognize
In So Many Words
As I was preparing to move from Sydney to Melbourne to take up the new role of Regional Director of the Australia/New Zealand Columban region I reflected on the many occasions I have had to pack up
By Fr. Brian Vale
December 1, 2018
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.