The Magical Mistle Thrush

The Magical Mistle Thrush

It is winter. The wind is howling and the clouds are heavy with rain. The mistle thrush is singing, reminding us that better times are on the way. Spring is the time we associate with birdsong and since the mistle thrush is an early bird, it begins tuning up its vocal...
Going forward with a ‘mighty kindness’

Going forward with a ‘mighty kindness’

For the gift of this New Year, we say ‘Thank You.’ God has already blessed us. No delay – ‘Thanks.’ He continues to bless us as we go forward, letting go of the past, trusting His Spirit with us, guiding us each new day. In a world that is often frightening, a world...
Columban Centenary Schools Journalism Competition Winner

Columban Centenary Schools Journalism Competition Winner

As part of the Columban Centenary celebrations, the Far East magazine invited students in Ireland aged between 15-18 to write an article on the topic ‘Migrants Are Our Neighbours’. Here is the winning article by Albina Haliti. Attention passengers. Flight 938Xh from...
Invitation To Mission Group Visits Columban Mission in Peru

Invitation To Mission Group Visits Columban Mission in Peru

A group comprising Columban co-workers, a lay missionary, the current Faith in Action Volunteer in Britain and friends of the Columbans in Britain and Ireland, have commenced a 10-day journey which will involve them experiencing Holy Week and Easter Week in Peru,...