April 2026

A Missionary in the Midst of Transition

by Edward Robert Gallagher, Co-Worker   The air in the Columban Mission House was never quite still. Even in the quietest hours― when the chapel lights dimmed and the last footsteps faded into the corridors― a sense of movement lingered―as though  something were unfolding just beyond sight. It was not merely the turning of days …

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When Rain Becomes a Blessing

By Ana Flores, Columban Lay Missionary   As a missionary in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, I came to understand in a deeply personal way how difficult life can be without something as basic as water. What I once considered ordinary, I began to recognize as a daily struggle for many. During my first years there, …

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On Threats and Protection, Restoration of Ecosystems in Chile

By Lydio Mangao, Jr.    Chile’s Global Ecological Significance Did you know that there are 110 identified ecosystems worldwide, and 88 out of these  are found in Chile? This incredible diversity  stems from Chile’s unique geography,  stretching across Antarctica, South America, and the Pacific. Within its  borders lies  eight biomes or 15 ecological zones, ranging …

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