Happy Christmas from the Columbans in Ireland!

Happy Christmas from the Columbans in Ireland!

As the Christmas season envelops us in warmth and reflection, the Columbans in Ireland extend heartfelt gratitude to all of you – our dedicated Columban benefactors, supporters, and partners in mission. Your unwavering generosity has been the driving force...
Reflection for December 2023

Reflection for December 2023

As I reflect in our small Columban community of three sisters living in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, the words of the hymn, ‘Longing for light, we wait in darkness’ come to mind. We live in a situation where this longing for light is very real...
Happy Christmas to All Our Supporters, Friends and Families!

Happy Christmas to All Our Supporters, Friends and Families!

Christmas Lights I like Christmas lights. In many Suburbs of Australia there are marvellous displays of Christmas lights. In the northern hemisphere I enjoyed the lights with the snow and the cold. They bring a wonderful feel to the whole season. Jesus said, “I am the...
Rinneadh Feoil den Bhriathar / The Word became Flesh

Rinneadh Feoil den Bhriathar / The Word became Flesh

Bhí mé sa bhaile i mBaile Átha Cliath faoi Nollaig 2001, mé ag obair sa Bhreatain ag an am. Chonaic mé clár teilifíse faoi bhanaltraí ó Na Filipíní ag obair in in Éirinn ar RTÉ a chuaigh i bhfeidhm go mór orm. Cuireadh agallamh ar bhanaltra óg ó Mindanao – oileán i...