Christmas Present for a Missionary

Christmas Present for a Missionary

by | Dec 14, 2018 | Features

In the December issue of the Far East magazine, Fr Barry Cairns recalls one of the most delightful Christmas presents he ever received. In the mission parish of Katase in Yokohama diocese where I was stationed, we had a special catechumenate class for couples where...
In praise of our benefactors

In praise of our benefactors

by | Dec 12, 2018 | Reflections

They are remembered every day. They are prayed for at Mass, at the Divine Office, during community prayers. Many have died but they are never forgotten. Every day, without fail, whether alive or dead, they are brought before the Lord. In China, in Korea, in Myanmar,...
“An extraordinary story that evolved over 100 years”

“An extraordinary story that evolved over 100 years”

by | Dec 5, 2018 | News

Bishop Michael Smith, the retired bishop of Meath, paid tribute to the “immense giving” of so many Columbans over the Society’s 100 years of mission. In his homily on St Columban’s Day in Dalgan Park, Bishop Smith said the Missionary Society of St Columban had an...
Advent at Fatima House

Advent at Fatima House

by | Dec 4, 2018 | Features

Columban lay missionary, Nathalie Marytsch reflects on Advent and suggests that the constant waiting in hope which the asylum seekers at Fatima House in Birmingham go through means every day is Advent for them. When we Christians think of Advent we immediately...