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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 JOURNEY NEVER ENDS
By Monica Alaisa Picayo “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21 These are the lines that
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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
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
A Time in History
A Time in History (October 24-31)
October 24 FR. WILLIAM BOURKE was born in 1929 at Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. He died in Kent Hospital, Warwick, Rhode Island, on October 24, 2004. Prior to coming to St.
A Time in History (September 8-16)
September 9 FR. DENIS EGAN was born at Ferbane, County Offaly, Ireland in 1924. He died in Dalgan on September 9, 2002. Having completed his secondary studies at St. Joseph’s College,
A Time in History (September 17-23)
September 17 FR. BERNARD O’CONNOR was born on 18 April 1934 in Ballymore, Co Sligo. He was educated in Ballymote Boys NS and St Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe before joining the