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Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 17 countries from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. Formally founded in 1918, St Columbans Mission Society takes its name from St Columban, Ireland's sixth…

St Columbans Mission Society


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    01_The_Far_East_January_February_2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 0:32


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    08_The_Columban__The_Saint_and_The_Hermit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 6:45


    Columban co-worker Adam Williams gets much more than he bargained for on a sentimental visit to the Welsh land of his forebears The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    06_Words_and_deeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 4:49


    We can do small things with great love The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    05_Reflection - Mugs of hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 6:03


    As missioners, we became companions in their fight for dignity, reflecting together on faith and its meaning in their lives. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    07_A_sweaty_Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 2:54


    The day's Mass included a wedding - a joyous occasion with a couple of minor hiccups. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    10_Led_by_faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 3:22


    Sometimes, God calls us little by little. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    11_From_simplicity_to_mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 3:33


    I hoped my calling would come true and I would become one of the Columban missionary priests in a future mission. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    12_Teacher_Ou

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 6:09


    A perspective on mission in Taiwan. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    15_Mission World_Migrants_as_Missionaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 4:08


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    13_Signed_and_sealed_by_The_Holy_Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 3:29


    I find it most encouraging to know that I belong to Christ, who is ever at my side and tells me solemnly that he is my brother and friend. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    03_The_common_good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:50


    Empowering communities for justice and meaningful change. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    04_A_little_wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:59


    "We want to hang our washing out in front." The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    14_A_long_and_fruitful_life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 4:20


    Christopher Joseph Baker's long and fruitful life was dedicated first to educating future priests and then to hands-on service to the neediest of God's people. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    09_Go_ye_afar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 8:27


    A journey of mercy. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    02_From_The_Director - Trusting in God in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:05


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    12_50_years__Fr__Patrick_O_Shea

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 5:57


    Fr Pat was one of six members of his class appointed to the Philippines. He was assigned to Mindanao where he lived and worked from 1975 to 1978. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    11_New_life_in_Sierra_Madre

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 5:33


    Our hope is that the people, through these planting and pig projects, will be more self-sufficient and life-giving to one another. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    10_Firm_in_faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 4:43


    attended Catholic schools and became an altar server. In truth, I had no desire to be an altar server, but my mother insisted. I was determined to resist her, but when I saw all my school companions volunteer, I didn't want to be left out, so I volunteered The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    09_Every_child_is_born_with_rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 3:14


    In the Children's Centre, just as in St Bernadette's Home and School, we assume that children and adolescents are, before all else, human beings and, as such, have rights. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    08_A_Christmas_present_from_St__Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 3:18


    Christmas present for me to celebrate the birthday of his foster child and later his apprentice carpenter, Jesus. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    07_Out_of_the_mouths_of_children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 3:54


    Dad inspires me to care for our plants and trees - I want to follow in his footsteps. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    06_Bridge_builder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 6:16


    Lakhmi is a first-year student at St Elizabeth School of Midwifery, attached to St Elizabeth Hospital in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    05_REFLECTION__A_little_less_than_angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 7:33


    Although Jesus didn't bring world peace, universal prosperity, or a perfect world , what He announced was the true God, already partially unveiled in the Old Testament. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    04_A_tribute_to_an_unsung_hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 5:40


    On one occasion, the shelter experienced a surprise check by the military. Luckily, the inmates managed it well. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    03_New_Oceania_leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 6:28


    “A life unlike your own can be your teacher.” St Columban The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    02_The_enduring_act_of_ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 4:22


    During the Christmas season, as we ponder the manger scene, we come to the renewed realization that Jesus came on mission among us as a helpless baby. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    01_The_Far_East_November_December_2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 0:31


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    13_Cross_cultural_mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 4:33


    According to the Acts of our recent Columban General Assembly 2024, one of our two priorities for the next six years will be “outreach to migrants and refugees”. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    The_Far_East_September_October_2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 0:29


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Finding home in God's creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 5:16


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Risking all for Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 6:38


    “As a missionary, you don't undertake a ministry for life. You start it with a view to handing it over. So, I began to dialogue with different groups to find the right one who could keep it running. The Brothers of Charity had the same ethos.” The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    A little girl from Narulang

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 4:52


    Time passed by, but her condition didn't change. I encouraged the mother to bring her daughter to the hospital again. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Reflection - Spiritual reflections on the natural world – ecology spaces in China

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 6:27


    Emerging from these workshops in China, the Columbans initiated a project to establish ecology spaces at retreat houses, pastoral centres and convents in China. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    A season for everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 6:43


    Visiting my Columban colleagues in various countries has strengthened my belief that living an ordinary life well is, in fact, something extraordinary. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Scorched lands & lost biodiversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 7:24


    Columbans' legacy amid Chile's deadliest wildfires The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Like father, like son.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 7:04


    “When I have a difficult time, God always sends someone to help me. I remember this sergeant in the army. Then there were the Chief of Police, a Sister in the parish, and a Columban priest in Seoul. And Cecilia, of course.” The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Better than a distant relative

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 4:24


    The Korean proverb “A neighbour nearby is better than a distant relative” highlights that neighbours can be more reliable and helpful in times of need than distant relatives. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    PREDA offers a safe home to 90 children

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 8:17


    At Preda, they can continue their studies and have a full life until safe and secure reintegration. They receive financial assistance from Preda to continue going to school when they are reintegrated. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Synodality in action

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 4:02


    Synodality for them is not a difficult or strange word. Rather, it is based on one of the key cultural values of Fijians: solesolevaki (collaborating in solidarity on behalf of the community). The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Mission World - Missiology in the context of world Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 4:11


    So, he is someone worth listening to when it comes to talking about mission. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Scorched lands & lost biodiversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 7:24


    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Mission World - Writing about World Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 4:12


    The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Mission, Ecumenism & cricket in Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 11:10


    Coming to Rome in 2011 was the opportunity for my commitment to ecumenism to flourish and bear even more fruit. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Meaning life for senior citizens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 4:35


    When the task involves some help to others and for the Kingdom, it brings us closer to Christ. So younger generation - over to you, please! The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    "It's in the box"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 4:33


    But that is God for you. How often He manifests Himself in life's connections. Connections between missionaries; connections between Christians; connections, even, between a church, an architect and a red telephone box. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    A letter from Taiwan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 5:31


    I loved my life and work in the Andes, living at 3,400 metres in a totally rural situation where the Quechua speaking farmers worked hard to survive on the potatoes, maize, and beans they produced on their few hectares of land. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Jemuel's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 5:50


    To save his leg he needed a major operation that would remove two inches of his infected shin bone. With the help of Columban donors, Jemuel had the operation, after which he spent six months in a leg brace while waiting for his leg bone to regenerate. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Discovering Myanmar with Fr Frank Hoare: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 7:06


    Sisters Josy and Xavier then took me to the Yangon Cathedral nearby, which is very beautiful, outside and inside. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    A journey of faith and creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 6:44


    As Fr Tim, Fr Alvaro and I enjoyed our time in Yang Xu's room, I was aware of the great privilege to have the opportunity to visit the home of a family in China. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    Reflection - Small things with great love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 6:28


    Like one of the famous saints in our church who said, “There are no great things, only small things with great love.” The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

    The key to my own home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 5:59


    Two years later I attended her graduation. While posing with her for a graduation photo, I turned to her and asked, “What is the next mountain you would like to climb?” She answered, “Independent living”. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

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