January/February 2011
Other Days
Extracts from Fr Michael Healy’s moving memoir about
his missionary life in China, Burma and Britain.
Building Confidence
Archbishop Peter Grawng remembers the kindness of his
former mentor Bishop John Howe.
Honest Arabs
Fr Colm Murphy writes about some time he spent in Amman.
A Night at the Riots
Columban priest John Boles goes through the annual routine of
defending his church during the September disturbances in Chile.
Edinburgh 2010
Sr Elizabeth Moran writes of her own experience as a participant in the Edinburgh 2010 Mission Conference, and of its aftermath.
"Rains, a Boon or Bane"
Sr Rosey Yacob tells how her fellow Pakistanis are coping
with the damage of last year’s floods.
Fourteen Weddings
Fr Dermot Carthy writes of couples who decide to have a
Church wedding later in life.
The Stepping Horse
Fr Leo Donnelly writes about the traditional Peruvian
stepping horse.
Ecumenism at Naleba
Fr Frank Hoare encouraged the Indo-Fijian Catholic community
to reach out to their non-Catholic neighbours through music
Back to School
Our South-Asian Correspondent tries to help Primary and post-Primary students get some education in Burma.
Reflections: Openness, Generosity and Courage
Openness, generosity and courage, three qualities St Ignatius of Loyola urges people to have as they undertake the Spiritual Exercises. Three qualities that will help us face into the New Year.
By Redempta Twomey