Planning for Christmas

Planning for Christmas

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 who,...
November Far East Focuses on St Columbanus

November Far East Focuses on St Columbanus

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 €20...
New Card for Beloved Deceased in November

New Card for Beloved Deceased in November

November is the month of the Holy Souls, a time to remember and pray for the deceased. The month begins with the Feast of All Saints on 1st of November and is followed by the Feast of All Souls (Commemoration of the Faithful Departed) on 2nd of November. We are...
November is Upon Us

November is Upon Us

The glorious colours of early autumn’s fruitfulness now give way to muted tones as the last of the leaves fall from the trees, leaving the bare branches stretching heavenwards like arms lifted in supplication. The wind blows colder and the dark nights grow longer....
We Who Grieve

We Who Grieve

November is the month of the Holy Souls when we pray for our dear departed. We Columbans also pray for our deceased members at Cemetery Sunday Mass in June. We are joined at the cemetery in Dalgan Park by the families of those Columban Fathers who have died. After...