Stories from Columban Missions
Dialogue, Faith and Friendship
Five relationships are fundamental to traditional Chinese Confucian thought. Together they emphasize the importance of social order and…
Encouraging Educators
Looking after the schools in six villages is a huge task that requires constant monitoring. There are many challenges we face, most of which have…
Children Delight in an Action-Packed Week
July is the coldest month of the year in Santiago, Chile, with the nearby Andes Mountain Range covered in snow. July is also time for the two-week…
The Columban, the Saint and the Hermit
“Croeso y Cymru” (Welcome to Wales) announced the sign as we crossed the River Severn, reminding us that the Principality has a language, history…
A Little Girl from Narulang
When I attended Mass in Narulang, I noticed a little girl who was walking with difficulty. After the Mass, I had a conversation with the girl’s…
The Crosses We Carry
Myanmar, formerly Burma, was for a little while hopeful after it held its very first democratic elections after a long time. But it did not last…