Cyril the exiled saint
Cyril the exiled saint is one of the articles in the next issue of The Majellan.
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The spotlight on our own hearts-Gospel Reflection
This week’s first reading offers the kind of pithy advice that would have been common in the ancient world. In this case, the author of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus as also called, encourages the reader to test the words and actions of others. This way, we avoid looking foolish for endorsing someone with egregious character flaws.
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Jokes 26/02
Jokes A teddy bear was working on a building site. He went for a tea break and when he returned 15 minutes later, he noticed his pick had been stolen. The angry bear reported the theft to the site manager who grinned and said, “I forgot to tell you. Today’s the day the teddy bears
Social justice for all, not just for a few
Most people will not be aware or acknowledge The World for Social Justice Day tomorrow, but it should be more than just a reference on people’s calendars.
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No such thing as too much love-Gospel Reflection
In the Book of Samuel, we find two mortal enemies, David and Saul, in conflict. Saul is the anointed King of Judah and David has been anointed to succeed him. What happens next is an all too familiar human story. David is jealous of Saul’s power; Saul is suspicious of David’s motives.
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Jokes 19/02
Jokes A man goes into a chemist and asks the pharmacist if he can have something for hiccups. The pharmacist promptly reaches out and slaps the man’s face. “What did you do that for?” the man asks, rubbing his reddening cheek. “Well, you don’t have the hiccups anymore, do you?” asked the pharmacist
A much-loved saint
Saint Valentine is associated with love, romance, and the celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 14. However, the true story of Saint Valentine is a mixture of legend, history, and folklore. The specifics about his life are obscure, as there were several different martyrs named Valentine in early Christian history.
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