Christmas Reflection from the Far East magazine

Christmas Reflection from the Far East magazine

She was a young Jewish girl who was engaged to the young village carpenter. Her parents, Anna and Joachim, were very happy with her choice. Mary loved Joseph who was an upright man, gentle, well known and well liked in the village. He made the best furniture and farm...
Meet a Columban – Fr Bernard McDermott

Meet a Columban – Fr Bernard McDermott

Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Columban Fr Bernard McDermott from Britain who has worked as a missionary in the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia and the UK. Recalling his posting to the Philippines after ordination, he says it was a very positive and transformative...
Preventing Violence against Children and Women

Preventing Violence against Children and Women

Ever since the story of Adam and Eve, likely written by a man, some men have tended to blame women for male misfortunes, weaknesses and their tendency to violent behaviour, writes Fr Shay Cullen. Overwhelming research has shown that most violent acts – physical,...
Behind the Glitter

Behind the Glitter

As we prepare for Christmas, Columban missionary Fr Jim Mulroney reminds us to heed Pope Francis’s words: purchasing is always a moral act and not simply an economic transaction. “Ask about the labour, not the label,” Australian troubadour, Dermot Dorgan, says in his...