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.
There’s something about Mary Read More »
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.
A day to recognise widows Read More »
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.
Remembering Fran always Read More »
In an era of social media, the arrival of a new baby is one of the few anticipated events that remains resistant to the lure of exchanging a virtual reality for the real one. No matter how many photos of your adorable bundle you post on Instagram, every friend and relative living nearby still wants to experience your baby for themselves.
Knock knock, who’s there? Read More »
This is the sixth article in the series on Prayer by Pat Corbett CSsR.
He writes: Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray. As he prayed, his face changed and his clothing became brilliant as lightning. Luke (9:28)
We continue to pray with St Augustine: ‘Late, have I loved you O beauty so ancient and so new, Late, have I loved you.’
The love of divine beauty Read More »
Fernando Martins de Bulhões or Anthony of Padua as he is better known was canonised less than a year after his death, making him one of the fastest sanctioned saints in the Catholic Church.
The fast track to sainthood Read More »
In the last issue of The Majellan we featured a story about a group of men who meet weekly at a café to discuss the Sunday Gospel readings.
Times are tight and winter is cold, especially in the southern states. How do we keep the family warm without breaking the bank? There are, of course, lots of boring but important things you can do to keep warm in winter.
Rugged up … and motivated Read More »
The following Quiz questions coincide with World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (July 23), the Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6), and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15).