The Passion Narratives by Fr Kevin McHugh SSC

The Passion Narratives by Fr Kevin McHugh SSC

As we enter Holy Week the thoughts and prayers of Christians will centre around the events which lead up to the Passion and Death of Jesus. These are described in the Four Gospels by the Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Most Catholics have never had the...
Way of the Cross on the Streets

Way of the Cross on the Streets

Last Easter Fr Colin McLean staged a contemporary Way of the Cross. He recalls how it brought the reality of Jesus’ suffering and death to a deeper level for parishioners.   In 1972, at the Cultural Centre of the Philippines in Manila, I saw my first version of the...
Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Lent concludes with Holy Thursday’s ceremonies. Columban missionary Sr Kathleen Coyle reflects on Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet and final meal with them (Jn13:3-17).   The scene was the cenacle. There were two main events; the destruction of the old model of...
Dalgan Hosts AGM of Turas Columbanus

Dalgan Hosts AGM of Turas Columbanus

The first newsletter of the Via Columbani Partnership has just been launched summarising some highlights of 2024 and some of the projects for 2025 across the communities in Europe that celebrate the legacy of Saints Columbanus and Gall. The mission of the Via...
In Times of Disaster – Trust!

In Times of Disaster – Trust!

An air of anxiety is with us. ‘Disaster’ is a word that occurs frequently in the media here in Japan. Politicians use the word when canvassing for votes. The predicted disasters include stronger and more frequent typhoons, causing surging floods and house-crashing...