Jokes After Mass one Sunday morning the parish priest noticed a young boy staring at a plaque on the wall inside the church. The plaque included names and flags. “Father,” asked the boy. “What’s all this about?” The priest replied, “It’s a memorial to all the local men and women who died in […]
The theme for NAIDOC Week which starts on Sunday is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud! Now in its 49th year, NAIDOC Week has the aim of celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also an opportunity for all Australians to learn about the cultures and histories of First Nations’ peoples.
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The three main characters in this week’s readings suffer rejection and humiliation. Their pain is summarised in the Psalm: “Indeed, all too full is our soul with the scorn of the rich, with the proud man’s disdain.”
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Jokes Ten-year-old Jack wanted $300 for a new bike. He prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. He then decided to write to God asking for the money. When the local postmaster saw his letter addressed to Dear God, Australia, he decided to send it to the prime minister’s office. The PM was
We have long known that being born in Australia gives you a stronger chance of enjoying a good standard of living compared to those born in many other countries.
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Today we continue with readings from Mark’s gospel. Earlier in this chapter, Jesus has demonstrated his divine mastery over destructive forces of nature (in calming the sea) and over a legion of demons who were afflicting a man (in the exorcism of a deeply troubled person).
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Jokes A woman complained that passing trains rocked her bed so much she couldn’t sleep. “Unbelievable,” said the real estate agent. The woman who had just taken a lease on the flat near the railway line, insisted that the real estate agent come around and see for himself. As he was being
The feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated annually on August 15. But even amongst Catholics, there are some unknowns about Mary’s life.
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Losing a spouse or partner can be devasting. For couples that have been together for many years the loss of a loved one can be especially painful.
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Dennis Kelly of Grafton in NSW contacted The Majellan to pass on news about his wife of 46 years who sadly passed away almost four years ago. Dennis and Fran, a long-time Majellan subscriber, had been married since 1974 and had two sons, Simon and Matthew.
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