E-News Vol. 2 No. 11

August 19, 2009

From the Director - An exchange of gifts

Each of us must both give and receive. However, missionaries can be compulsive, professional givers lavishing care on the needy but refusing to let them serve us. (more)

 

Opinion - Integrally Green Pope

That scientists like Plimer are martyrs to thuggery and deprived of research funds is laughable. (more)

 

 

My other mother

On the way into the banquet we went in a single file and threw a left leg over a fire. I was happy to note that I wasn’t wearing any synthetic fabrics as the fire was scorching and a mite dangerous. No one seemed to know the significance of this ritual. (more)

 

The Red Lacquered Gate

Ironically, it is no longer Communism, itself, which is the enemy. Instead, capitalism and consumerism create a society of haves and have-nots. (more)

 

Thanks from Joe

The sad reality is that this 'pueblo' called Huertos del Paraíso (gardens of paradise) is anything but a paradise. (more)

 

 

Reflection - It’s about presence

Not a word had been said about the young man’s lifestyle or the complaints of the relatives. But from that morning on the dissipations of the nephew ended. (more)

 

11th Commandment - Thou shalt buy a Columban Calendar

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

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