VOCATION

Faith and Forgiveness

No matter how bad we perceive a person to be, there is always a ‘good seed’ in him and a ‘potential’ to change and grow. Faith and Forgiveness By Fr. Taemoon Kwon SSC   A long time ago, there were two businessmen. They hated each other so much that they fight every day. Jesus felt

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THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE THEM AS THEY ARE

Over the years, the Community of Hope Special Education Center has served more than 1,000 children and young adults suffering from autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, clubfoot, cleft palate, hearing impairments and intellectual disabilities. Thanks to the various programs run by the Center, some participants have been able to find work in the local community.

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Reflection on Teaching

He shared that his greatest dream in life is “to make the world peaceful. I want everyone in the world to enjoy fully their human rights.” Sadly, the political crisis in Myanmar is delaying the dreams of many young people including Saya Zenry’s. Reflection on Teaching By Fr. Kurt Zion Pala Columban Fr. Kurt Zion

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A Humble Experience During Quarantine

What I experienced during quarantine was a humbling experience to say the least. Everyone was concerned, some prayed for me, some sent messages of encouragement, and kind advice. A HUMBLE EXPERIENCE DURING QUARANTINE by Hkun Myat Aung Columban, a Columban student doing his First Mission Assignment (FMA) in Mindanano   I was sick with COVID

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Outraged by Human Greed by Fr Rex Rocamora

“I came to realize about how much outrage Popong has against greed when  Father Yrap shared that Popong ‘did not want to give a penny’ to anyone who might profit from kidnapping him.” Outraged by Human Greed by Fr Rex Rocamora, Columban Interreligious Dialogue Coordinator   I was in line at the Polymedic Clinic in

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TO BE FISHER OF MEN

The Columban family in the Philippine region rejoiced with the parishioners of San Roque Parish, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental as Fr. Jerry A. Lohera, SSC was ordained into priesthood last June 14, 2022, by Archbishop Jose Cabantan, D.D. of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. To Be Fisher of Men by Marjorie C. Engcoy Justice, Peace

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