E-News Vol. 2 No. 14

He taught me to be clear about what I wanted to say and to say it in as few words as possible. It was not an easy lesson to learn because I was a young missionary and had so much to say. (more)

I feel like that small stroke that represents a human being in a beautiful Chinese shan-shui painting. I am that small before the immensely overwhelming reality of China.  (more)

As the Columbans would say - just walk with the people. So we talked to them, shopped from them and Marion supported their music at their Masses. In other words we endeavoured to live normal daily lives with our immediate neighbours. (more)

Don’t feel embarrassed; just get on with your life; be part of the community; don’t feel or act excluded; don’t just go after money either, but take holidays and go out for a coffee or a meal. (more)

A construction worker, Muelmar Magalanes,18, leaped again and again into the raging torrent and saved over 30 women and children until he was too exhausted to fight the current as he was saving a baby girl. He was swept away to his death. (more)

There is no new information of the whereabouts or physical condition of Columban priest Fr Michael Sinnott who was kidnapped in Pagadian City on October 18th. Here is a compilation of updates, news releases and responses to his kidnapping. (more)

So now there was a face and a story to go with the name. I felt sad that this happened only after she had died. (more)

2010 Columban Calendar now available, order your copy now. (more)

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