With the reading from the Gospel of Mark (Chapter 8), we come to a turning point in Jesus’ public ministry, before the journey back to Jerusalem where he will be crucified.
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Jokes Little Mike’s parents are concerned about the artwork he is bringing home from school as he only uses dark pastels, brown and black . They wonder if this could indicate a mental health problem. They take him to a psychologist. The psychologist wants to see Mike at work, so he gives him a sheet
Gathering and talking at the dinner table gives families an opportunity to bond. Conversations may sometimes be stilted or non-existent, but asking questions can help family members to connect on a deeper, more meaningful level.
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I tend to treat kids’ birthday parties as a performance review of parenting. In my mind, the way I’m tracking as a mother is directly related to my ability to execute a flawless replica of the Sweet Shop cake from the 1980 Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book. Birthday parties stress me out.
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Dom and Carmel Sorbara sent in a photo of six of their 16 grandchildren. Pictured (from L to R) are Melina, Luca, Lydia, Violet, Gia and Tomi. The Sorbara’s have been receiving The Majellan since around 1968, a year after they were married. Thank you for sending us this delightful photo and every blessing to your family.
In the following passage, Saint Paul is quoting a very early hymn expressing belief in the Incarnation. God, putting aside divinity and being clothed in humanity. Like us in all things but sin!
His state was divine
Yet he did not cling
To his equality with God
But emptied himself
To assume the condition of a servant
(Philippians 2:60)
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Life does not always turn out the way we would like. There are the ups and downs, the ebbs and flows, and the missteps that play out in our lives. No one is immune from the pain of loss, whether it be the death of a spouse, grandparent, parent, sibling or child.
Pope Francis says he is preparing a document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus to “illuminate the path of ecclesial renewal, but also to say something significant to a world that seems to have lost its heart.”
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Completing all my schooling in a small country town many years ago, I still have fond memories of my Year 6 teacher, Mr Moore. He was responsible for nurturing my love of writing and encouraging me to strive to achieve my best on the sporting field. It would be fair to say his positive influence set me on my path in life.