As we contemplate the Christmas miracle, Fr John Boles invites us to learn about a Columban miracle – the Prayer Trust – which has published an astonishing seven million booklets and is marking its silver jubilee this year. The Prayer Trust is one of the most...
Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a conversation he had with an elderly missionary about his prayerful preparations for a quiet Christmas, each day remembering some of the people and places from his life’s journey. “How do you plan to celebrate Christmas?” I asked Fr Peter...
The December 2025 issue of the Far East is now available in print and digital editions with plenty content to help you prepare for Advent and Christmas. Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a conversation he had with an elderly missionary about his prayerful preparations for a...
Our latest collection features five beautiful Christmas Shared Mass Cards. Each card depicts a key moment in the Christmas story through the words of treasured hymns. The images display the guiding Star in the East announcing the Messiah, the journey of the Magi to...
On the feast day of our patron, St Columban, on the 23rd November, the Columban Missionaries will be praying especially for peace in our world. Amid the ongoing conflicts, divisions and wars in our world, why not unite your prayers with us in asking St Columban to...
St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, literally and figuratively, and was the first to speak about a European identity. For his feast day on 23rd November we publish an extract of former president of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese's talk: ‘Columbanus, the Man from...
Fr Vincent Busch writes about his ministry with the Subanen Indigenous People in the Philippines and the challenges they face as they prepare the latest set of Christmas Cards. I have worked with Subanen artists belonging to the indigenous Subanen people of Western...
The November issue of the Far East magazine has a number of features relating to St Columbanus, as well as articles on pilgrimage, remembering our beloved dead, and a sociological study of the Irish missionary diaspora. From just €10 for a digital subscription and...
The Columbans feature as one of the early bridge-builders between Korea and Ireland in this video. It includes interviews with Columbans who served in Korea, tributes to the seven Columban martyrs who died in the Korean War (1950-53) as well as a visit to Dalgan...
Water scarcity caused by large monoculture plantations in southern Chile is an issue close to Fr Alvaro Martinez’s heart. Thanks to his efforts some native trees and wild flora are flourishing and enhancing biodiversity. Mirrihue Alto is a rural town located five...