Waiting, Beauty and Hope: Advent Reflection on Hope
I have learned that hope gives birth to courage, and courage leads to creativity; and that creativity opens the door for the fruits of the spirit to dwell within. But one may ask, ‘What comes before hope?’ I believe it is trust. Before trust comes gratitude. Finding Hope Beth Sabado Columban Lay Missionaries Who …
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Introduction To The Centenary Of The Missionary Society Of St. Columban
The Missionary Society of St. Columban was officially established by the Church authorities in Ireland on June 29, 1918. It was initiated/founded by two Irish diocesan priests – Fr. Edward Galvin and Fr. John Blowick. Fr. Galvin had volunteered to go as a missionary to China. After a couple of years there, he was almost …
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ADVENT 2020: Waiting, Beauty and Hope
For the next six weeks, a video message from a Columban Missionary will be posted, explaining what each of these colors represent, and how they form part of the forces driving the world into the state it is in. The Philippines is not called the “Christmas Capital of the World” for nothing. From the wealthiest …
Waiting, Beauty & Hope – Advent Reflection on Life
This is the time of year for us to reflect on who Jesus really is in our lives. Sino nga ba ang ating Mesiyas na isinilang sa mundo sa araw ng Pasko? by Fr. Paul Glynn The traditional Filipino Christmas Parol – or Lantern- is a reminder of the Bright Star that the wise men …
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LAUDATO SI VIDEOS
LAUDATO SI videos in Hiligaynon, Cebuano and Tagalog versions (dubbed with permission from CAFOD) LAUDATO SI VIDEOS 1. HILIGAYNON for Kids: 2. HILIGAYNON for Adults: 3. CEBUANO for Kids: 4. CEBUANO for Adults: 5. Tagalog for Adults:
FROM THE DIRECTOR
FROM THE DIRECTOR “The way humanity treats the environment influences how we treat each other. Dialogue with each other is the same attitude required for dialogue, respect and taking care of the integrity of creation.” FROM THE DIRECTOR “The way humanity treats the environment influences how we treat each other. Dialogue with each other is …
Jubilee for the Earth: The Death of Life
The Death of Life: The Horror of Extinction is a passionate plea to take action before it is too late – to save the many thousands of species currently under threat of extinction, who give glory to God by their very existence.
Jubilee for the Earth (Episode 6) : A New Beginning
In our age of ecological crisis – where rampant consumerism and indifference to the holiness of Earth’s biodiversity is the default – how can each of us help build a movement to care for our common home and begin a new chapter in Earth’s history?