E-News Vol. 2 No. 10

July 29, 2009

From the Director - Beauty has its own authority

“Beauty is truth and truth beauty, that is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.” Beauty has its own authority. (more)

 

Vinnies and Columbans in Partnership

John O’Brien, from St Vincent de Paul Society says this Vincentian partnership with Columbans actively and concretely addresses the plight of Christians in Pakistan and at the same time helps to break down barriers of inequality and discrimination. (more)

Watch Fr Robert McCulloch speaking about the programs

 

Now they want our water

Combapata’s animal and produce market, the largest in southern Peru, has not functioned for two Sundays as there is no transport in any direction. (more)

 

Whose version of Islam?

Is Islam a violent religion or a religion of peace? More than one war is being waged in Pakistan. (more)

 

About that sermon

Then there was this big man in the very last seat who when the Gospel was read, promptly sat down, put his two hands on the seat in front of him and went to sleep even before the sermon began! (more)

 

Reflection - Cirque du Mission

Like the circus we are looking for forms that will take the missionary tradition forward and present it a way that will appeal to a new generation with different sensibilities and experiences. (more)

 

11th Commandment - Thou shalt buy a Columban Calendar

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

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