By Fr. Jerry Lohera, Pakistan Just across the bridge spanning the waters of the Indus River lies Kotri, a small town on the outskirts of Hyderabad City. Built during the British colonial era, the bridge has stood for 126 years. The waters of the Indus River have been a lifeline for tens of millions
By Jao Resari, Columban Lay Missionary, Taiwan I painted Into the Abyss a few years ago, inspired by an image of a woman swimming into the sea’s depths, surrounded by darkness. I portrayed her as radiating light from within, conveying peace and harmony with the sea. Growing up, I found the sea both intimidating
By Lilibeth Sabado, Columban Lay Missionary In 2009, I spent a couple of months immersing myself in communities in Mindanao where families of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) lived. I felt it was important to understand the lives of those left behind so that I could more effectively accompany and pastorally support the OFWs I
By John Din, JPIC Coordinator, Philippines Connecting with others opens doors to worlds we have yet to imagine. This has been my exact experience over the past few weeks. Here at Santuario de San Columbano, we are surrounded by full-grown native trees that continuously generate seedlings for regenerative tree planting. Yet recently, I began
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future By Arlenne Villahermosa, Columban Lay Missionary The 75th anniversary of the Columban Mission in Negros (1950–2025) commemorates a legacy of “integral evangelization” that has deeply influenced the island’s spiritual, social, and ecological landscape. Celebrating 75 years of presence signifies a transition – from building the local church to
By Marjorie Engcoy, Co-worker As a child, I often found myself gazing at the majestic silhouette of the Mt. Malindang Ranges located on the Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao. Rising above the horizon, it evoked a sense of wonder and mystery. I imagined the countless species hidden within its forests, marvelling at its grandeur. More
