E-Newsletter
Hospitality
Recently I attended a three day residential conference of the Jewish Christian Muslim Association in Australia which explored the theme of hospitality in our three faiths. Each of the faiths in turn took responsibility for developing the theme by leading …
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Reaching the Light
Upcoming Events July 15 – New CCAO E-Newsletter distributed July 18 – Columban Advocates Conference Call (join the Columban Advocates at groups.google.com/group/columbanadvocates) July 29 – Summer Advocacy Internship ends, read their blog August 9 – International Day for the World’s Indigenous …
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An Ancient Ritual
On Monday June 20, we took a trip up the mountain to celebrate New Years in Bolivia with thousands of local folks. We left at 8:30 p.m., drove an hour to the town of Sipe Sipe and watched a pageant …
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A Loving Mother Fights for Her Babies
In hospitals and in the hovels of the poor, vulnerable and impoverished illiterate, mothers are hoodwinked into parting with their children under false pretexts and many never see them again. Here is one example of a court battle in which …
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The Bonn Climate Change Conference
At the Bonn Conference on Climate Change, the first thing which comes to mind is how little coverage this vitally important negotiation session is receiving the world media. A favorable outcome from the Bonn Conference is essential if the U.N. …
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Guarding a Heritage
Look as far as you can see in every direction; I am going to give all this land to you and your offspring as a permanent possession. (Genesis 13:14-15) From the mountainous spine of the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Philippines …
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Faith, Advocacy and Natural Resources
Upcoming Events June 5, 2011 – World Environment Day June 6, 2011- Summer Advocacy Internship Begins, Washington, DC – Read their blog June 17, 2011 – World Day to Combat Desertification June 18-27, 2011 - Mission Exposure Trip to Peru June 20, …
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Happiness — the Measure of a Good Life
Happiness, for one nation at least, is the measure by which they want to judge themselves to be well governed, developed and successful. The measuring stick of the people of Bhutan, a small impoverished kingdom in the Himalayas is Gross …
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Mission as Hospitality
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2) Jesus came into the world seeking hospitality. Those who welcomed Him discovered quickly that he was the host offering …
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Father Sean McDonagh Receives Annual Justice Award
Father Sean McDonagh received the Annual Justice Award You are invited to attend “Obstacles to Sustainable Development,” an evening with Columban Father Sean McDonagh. Tuesday May 17, 2011 Presentation 3:30p.m. – 5:30 p.m. with a reception following until 7:30 p.m. …
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Who doesn’t have memories of being called to the table with the love and intimacy that comes with a life shared day-to- day? These also were Jesus’ words to His beloved ones
