Mission News

May 16, 2008

From The Director - Can You Not See It

I once heard a theologian describe some Christians as "so heavenly-minded they were no earthly good." There are many Christians who live for heaven. (more)

An Adventurous Life

Fr Patrick McInerney writes "I have been robbed eight times on three continents. I have been bound hand and foot. I have been blindfolded. A revolver was shoved into my face and I was shown the bullet that would kill me if I resisted"  (more)

A One-Sided Report

Like a skeletal survivor of Auschwitz, he was helped walk on weak unsteady legs to a rescue van and away to freedom. Rescue, because it was as if he was released from the pains of hell to the joys of heaven. (more)

On Meeting my Mother in China

My mother said, “Taemoon, do you know how happy I am? Now I have the answer to my prayer, when I asked what does it all mean? Before you left Korea for my First Mission Assignment, my prayers were entirely for you  (more)

Leave the Calendar Alone

The message from the people is clear. Leave the Columban calendar alone, it belongs to generations of Catholic people. COLUMBAN Fr Tony Cox selects the art for the Columban Calendar. (more)

One World, One Church, One Jubilee

In today's world, people and countries are suffering because of unjust and unpayable debt. This Friday 16th May is World Debt Day and Sunday 18th May is Jubilee Sunday. (more)

Upcoming Event - Reconciling Women

Women of Faith Dinner - reconciling inwardly, outwardly and in between. Featuring Aboriginal Spirituality, Jewish, Christian and Muslim speakers. (more)