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St Columbans Mission

by St Columbans Mission Society

Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 17 countries from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. Formally founded in 1918, St Columbans Mission Society takes its name from St Columban, Ireland's sixth century missionary to Europe. The Columbans are a global missionary society of priests who work in 17 countries in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. As Columban Missionaries we live and share the Gospel of Jesus through working with the poor and exploited, seeking justice and dignity for those denied their rights, developing faith communities in the local church and advocating respect and care for the earth and the environment.“Let us be of Christ not of ourselves” St Columban. To Subscribe to The Far East Magazine visit: www.columban.org.au

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Episodes

  1. Partnership Program

    Partnership Program by St Columbans Mission Society

  2. 7 Rooted in faith growing in hope

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  3. 11 A silent plague

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  4. 4 Reflection - Walking with the Saints

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  5. 9 Faithful companionship

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  6. 10 Mission among calloused hands

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  7. 3 Enhancing ecological conversions in Chile

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  8. 5 The other side of migration

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  9. 12 Mission world SepOct26

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  10. 2 The impact of shipwrecks

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  11. 8 A place where hope grows

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  12. 6 The crosses we carry

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  13. 1 FTD Peace through Dialogue

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  14. The Spirituality and Practice of Social Justice

    In this conversation, Columban Fr Kelvin Barrett explains that the spirituality of social justice is rooted in Jesus’ example of reaching out to the marginalised and affirming every person's dignity. This belief is grounded in the notion that all people are created by God. He emphasises that...

  15. Trouble in paradise

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  16. 2 Grandma's Mite

    We cannot give in to hopelessness or be overtaken by the darkness around us. We need to do something. That something could be just like “grandma’s mite”. That’s good enough, I believe. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  17. Hope at the border

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  18. Living among migrants: A journey of hospitality and grace

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

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  19. A child’s rosary, a mission renewed

    That experience continues to inspire me today, reminding me that mission work is not just about programs or plans, but about being present, listening and allowing God to work through the unexpected encounters that shape our journey. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to...

  20. Love for young people: a passion and a gift

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  21. 12 Mission world

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  22. 3 The camino de santiago

    For me, this experience was embodied in sharing the experience of Jesus and, above all, the joy of the risen Christ. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  23. From the Director - I am here

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  24. Care as a pathway to peace

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  25. 3 Life on a platter

    Can a platter of pastries created together by a diverse group of women be likened to the reign of God? The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  26. 7 A look across the border

    “May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, for it is for this that you were called together as parts of one body.” (Colossians 3:15) May the Lord grant reconciliation and unity to the Korean people. May old wounds be healed, hearts softened and hope renewed. The Far East podcast is narrated…

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  27. 01 From the Director - Light in the darkness

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  28. 9 A shoot from the stump: life, loss and mission

    We were not sent here to re-create the past. We are not here to replace anyone. We are here to tend what is growing now - to nurture the mission as it takes a new shape... The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  29. 10 Art Mission and Care for all creations

    An exhibition inspired by St Francis of Assisi and the Church’s call to ecological conversion. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  30. 5 A Covenant with God

    In the various circumstances of my life, God has revealed Himself to me. With great trust in His plan, I embrace the life He has asked me to live. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  31. 6 Becoming Children Again

    The war has robbed the children of Myanmar of their childhood. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  32. 12 Mission World - Internet Technology

    As missionaries living among people who maintain traditional ways of life, like the village in the hills of Fiji, I think we need to reflect further upon how AI or computer technology can help to enhance or impede the work of the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Far East podcast is...

  33. 11 The spiritual message of causative verbs

    Causative verbs have a hidden spirituality. They acknowledge our human frailty and rely on the strength of the Lord. We are all called to be missionaries and as missionaries, we are instruments of Christ’s love, each in our own milieu. We never work alone. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr…

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  34. 8 Gods presence in challenges

    In these challenging times, two experiences deeply touched me and made me rethink my identity as a missionary in Pakistan. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  35. 4 Reflection - The flight of the Pelican

    Perhaps the comparison isn’t immediately apparent to the untrained eye. Yet, as the Gospels teach us, sometimes the “eyes of faith” are what count. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  36. 2 The Path of Patience and Joy

    My brief journey with Bart left a lasting impression on my heart, a reminder that every person, regardless of their condition, carries beauty and purpose. His memory inspires me to serve with patience, to find joy in small things and to love beyond limitations. The Far East podcast is narrated by...

  37. A humble and compassionate caregiver

    Adi’s passion and dedication have inspired and influenced me to invest more love and value in my ministry at the Ai Jia Development Center. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  38. Warmi Huasi - Empowering Women, children and communities in Peru

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. Warmi Huasi’s defined mission is “to strengthen children and adolescents skills to contribute to the development of their schools, communities and districts in defence of their rights”. The Far East podcast is...

  39. A step into the light

    She kept up the struggle to the end of her life but found a measure of healing and joy in her life of faith, before passing over into everlasting freedom and into the presence of the Paschal victory of Christ and the New Life of God’s Reign. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard....

  40. A day will last forever

    It strengthened me for the journey ahead, reaffirmed the centrality of family and renewed my trust that God’s purpose continues to unfold in my life and mission The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  41. Reflection - Jubilee 2025: A call for hope and restoration amidst Myanmar’s Crisis

    The true meaning of the Jubilee lies in caring for people. We must pray together for each other and share in the pain of others so that they can once again discover hope. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  42. 8 Still on Mission

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  43. Opening a clinic for migrants in Juarez

    The clinic also aims to help migrants integrate into the Mexican legal and social systems by improving access to education, health and food. Although this effort may seem small given the great need, the missionaries believe that the transformative power of love in solidarity is vital because…

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  44. From the Director - Even new beginnings

    As we stand at the start of this new Jubilee Year of 2025, I wish you and your families every blessing. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  45. The seven million booklet miracle

    The scheme thrived from the outset. The idea was to distribute one booklet and, with the returns from it, publish the next and build the project up accordingly. “In the first year, we sold 125,000 booklets,” recalls Fr Pat. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far...

  46. Mission World - Don’t forget the poor

    The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and…

    more
  47. Memories of a welcoming church

    This kind of welcoming church - a church that walks together - is now called “synodality”. I find that concrete examples are more effective than theological shorthand. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  48. Working with North Korean refugees

    The Korean Church continues to pray for peace on the Korean Peninsula. We hope that you, too, will continue to pray for peace, reconciliation, and healing of the fractured Korean nation. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

  49. Our Columban Experience at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival

    The festival reminded us once again that the Spirit is alive in the hearts of our young people and that the mission of Christ continues through their desire for justice, peace and meaningful engagement with the world. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East...

  50. 8-9 Reflection – Making the best of Advent

    Mary and her cousin, Elizabeth, seem to understand each other. True friendship is a gift from God that deserves gratitude. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

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Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 17 countries from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. Formally founded in 1918, St Columbans Mission Society takes its name from St Columban, Ireland's sixth century missionary to Europe. The Columbans are a global missionary society of priests who work in 17 countries in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. As Columban Missionaries we live and share the Gospel of Jesus through working with the poor and exploited, seeking justice and dignity for those denied their rights, developing faith communities in the local church and advocating respect and care for the earth and the environment.“Let us be of Christ not of ourselves” St Columban. To Subscribe to The Far East Magazine visit: www.columban.org.au

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