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MALIGAYANG PASKO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY NI HESUKRISTO! ALLELUIA!   As we reflect on our shared mission and the path forward for the Missionary Society of St. Columban, we find ourselves

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The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the LORD is secure.

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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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Gospel Readings & Reflections

Homily: November 20, 2023

St. Columban’s Day, 2023 / Fr. Michael McGuire’s 40 Day of Remembrance   By Fr. Finbar Maxwell, SSC   The following are aspects of Columban mission spirituality: We are pilgrims and

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Vocation Articles

My Dream

By Matang M. Rotitaake, Columban Seminarian   My name is Matang, and I am 24 years of age. My biological parents are Moaniba Rotitaake and Tokanikaiatetaanga Tumeka. I was adopted

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Mission Promotion Articles

Regina

A Story of Conversion By Fr. Dodong Matulac, SSC   When I am at home, I say Mass at our barrio chapel (kapilya) on Sundays. One Sunday, I noticed some

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Formation Articles

My Faith Journey

I am Lydio, one of the newly aggregated seminarians of the Columbans. This aggregation is a milestone in my faith journey. I am grateful to God, our mission partners, and

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A Time in History

A Time in History

A Time in History (November 4-11)

November 1929: Fr. Edward Galvin, co-founder of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, visited Manila for the 1929 Congress   November 1929: Fr. Edward Galvin, co-founder of the Missionary Society

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A Time in History

A Time in History (November 1-7)

November 1   FR. THOMAS BRENNAN was born in 1920 at Kilkelly, County Mayo, Ireland.  He died at Navan Hospital on November 1, 2004. Educated at Kilkelly, Ballyfin and St. Mary’s

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A Time in History

A Time in History (November 8-13)

November 8 FR. PAUL RICHARDSON was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA on March 5, 1929. He attended public schools before entering the seminary at Silver Creek in 1945. He continued his

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