Columbans are challenged to respond as a small prophetic community to the call of mission within the context of globalization. We are sent to give witness to the truth that liberates and to question the claims to validity of those caricatures of the human good which are molded by the priorities of consumerism. We see that in this system hundreds of millions of people simply have no place. We are urged to unmask the idolatrous nature of an economic model, which tends to reduce all values, even that of human life itself, to market values. Within this system even life forms which have always been seen as a gift in the care of the human race are now being monopolized and patented.
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Water
For I shall pour out water on the thirsty soil and streams on the dry ground; I shall pour out my Spirit on your descendants, my blessing on your offspring. Isaiah 44:3 The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless aff... -
Peace
Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up-building. Rom 14:19 The message of peace is not about a negotiated settlement but rather the conviction that the unity brought by the Spirit can harmonize every diversity. It over... -
Migration
Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for knowing and having, but above all... -
Extractive Industries
There are other weak and defenseless beings who are frequently at the mercy of economic interests or indiscriminate exploitation. I am speaking of Creation as a whole. Pope Francis, (#20, Evangelii Gaudium) [Earth] is our common home and... -
Economic Justice
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 Economic powers continue to justify the current global system where priority tends to be given to speculation an... -
Creation Covenant
And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1 To know Creation is to know the Creator. St. Columban In a world divided by sin and injustice, we strive to live the values of the Kingdom.For us this demands: Respect for life in all its forms wit... -
Climate
Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, is the property of only a few: Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, alwa...
- Nuclear Power in Japan (Paul McCartin)
- A Present Day Creation Story (Paul McCartin)
- Life Before Death (Brendan Lovett)
- On Earth As In Heaven (Brendan Lovett)
- A Dragon not for the Slaying (Brendan Lovett)
- Eating And Drinking Christ’s Body And Blood (Brendan Lovett)
- Why Do Missionaries Get Involved In Justice And Peace Issues? (Brendan Lovett)
- We Are More Than Just Consumers (Brendan Lovett)
- Climate Change and Contemporary Mission (Brendan Lovett)
- A Theology of the Environment (Paul McCartin)
- Faith Formation and Corruption (Brendan Lovett)