World Alzheimer’s Day will be held on Saturday September 21. It is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, so we have included this article which appeared in The Majellan several years ago.
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This week’s reading from the Book of Wisdom illustrates the kind of thinking that was common in the ancient world: If God is with someone then, assured of God’s protection, they will prosper. If, on the other hand, they are suffering and not prospering, then it must be that God is not on their side.
Being great in God’s eyes-Gospel Reflection Read More »
Jokes In response to some recent comments that immigrants and refugees in an American town were eating peoples’ pets, we thought we would dedicate the jokes this week to our beloved dogs and cats.  Why didn’t the dog want to play football?It was a Boxer. 🤣😂 Why did the Dachshund want to sit in
We all know loved ones who have had cancer and other serious illnesses. We have watched their battles close by and from afar.
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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.
Taking up our own cross-Gospel Reflection Read More »
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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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!
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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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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.