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New Life in Sierra Madre

By Sr. Virginia Mozo, SSC   When I returned to the Philippines after working with refugees in Mexico, I had a month at the foot of Sierra Madre (the longest mountain range in the Philippines) to reflect and discern my future ministry. I felt so blessed to be surrounded by such a majestic and beautiful …

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To Persevere: The Path to a Stronger Life

By Fr. Elbert Balbastro My mom has always held a special place in my heart. Though we are far apart,  our interconnectedness will always remain – like an umbilical cord that binds us  and makes us  one. Through my parents, especially my mom, I came to know Jesus Christ. She taught me how to pray …

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Stitch By Stitch: A Journey of Discovery, Connection, and Healing

By Lilibeth Sabado, Columban Lay Missionary In August 2023, I arrived in El Paso after a 6-month language immersion in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Then I underwent a seven-month tedious visa application process. This process included a trip to Manila in March 2024 for consular appearance, biometrics, and an interview. Upon returning, my religious visa granted me …

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Letter from the Catholic Parish of Worthing and Lancing

Letter to Philippine Press This letter is from the Catholic Parish of Worthing and Lancing in the United Kingdom.  Each year we allocate money to help with projects across the world.  Our parish is supporting a joint project between the Higaonon indigenous people on the island of Mindanao, Southern Philippines and the Missionary Society of …

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No Words Needed

By Angie Escarsa, Lay Missionary in Ireland “Preach everywhere you go and, if necessary, use words.”   As Columban Missionaries, we try to live out the Gospel message through witnessing the love of God to others, especially in responding to our mission priorities of migrants, refugees, and biodiversity protection and restoration. In my experience, words …

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Answering God’s Call like Mary

Homily on the Feast of Our Lady of Remedies, Malate By Fr. Chris Kaamiño, SSC   We live in a world that is uncertain. Our climate is changing, with typhoons becoming stronger and  more frequent. Our social norms and  value systems are changing, where truth and  justice seem not to matter anymore. Politics is also …

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Mathematics of Faith: My Journey as a Columban Mission Partner

By Lucille S. Arcedas I believe my journey as Columban Mission Partner began even before I was born. My parents worked closely with the Columban Fathers; my mother was a catechist, and my father as their driver. Later, they trained in Family Life Ministry, guiding couples to sacramental marriage. Even after their formal association with …

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Beyond the Myths: Discovering the Gifts of Bats

by Gertrudes C. Samson, Columban Lay Missionary   Bat Walk Recently, the Columbans in Solihull organized a Bat Walk. At first, I had second thoughts about attending because of the many horror films I have watched featuring bats. Those scenes had left me with persisting prejudice, and fear immediately crept in- “What if the bats …

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