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As we step into new year 2025, we look back with gratitude on the journey that has brought us to where we are and look forward with hope. As we
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Be Quiet: Listening to Jesus of Nazareth
By Joan Yap, Columban Lay Missionary in Taiwan What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us?” These words struck me deeply because
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Caring for Caregivers
I have been working as a shelter supervisor for many years. During this time, I have met many caregivers who came to our center for assistance and shelter. Through our
The Creation Mandala Song
By Fr Vinnie Busch, SSC The Birth of the Universe In the beginning the Spirit sang: “My Love’s ablaze and from its warmth Let all creation come flaring forth. Let
The Death of Andonie and Our Creation Story
By Vinnie Busch, SSC On Feb 13th 2024 Andonie, one of the first four Subanen Crafters, died in childbirth. She died in her hut, on a remote hillside, in the
Unwavering Faith
By Reina Mosqueda, Columban Lay Missionary in Taiwan For most Catholic Filipino migrant workers who arrive in a new country the priority is finding a church. This was what Kuya
The Simple Joys of a Priest
By Fr. Elbert Balbastro, SSC Like any other vocation or calling, priestly life is also filled with challenges, difficulties and struggles. Yet, amidst the toils and rough roads on my
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A Time in History (February 17-23)
February 19 BISHOP PATRICK H. CRONIN was born in 1913 at Moneygall, Dunkerrin, County Offaly, Ireland. He died on February 19, 1991 at Maria Regina Hospital, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
A Time in History (February 1-7)
February 1 FR. PAUL R. SMITH was born at St. Paul, Minnesota, USA in 1934. He died at the Veterans’ Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, on February 1, 1983. Father Paul was
A Time in History (February 8-16)
February 8 FR. COLM RAFFERTY was born on 2 March 1929 in Craigavole, Swatragh, Co. Derry. He was ordained on 21 December 1953 and his first appointment was to Negros
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