When travelling, especially overseas, many people spend a good amount of time in preparation. There may be a trip to the doctor, dentist, pharmacy, the supermarket and even the hairdresser. Calls to insurance companies regarding travel and medical cover, requests to neighbours and family members to keep an eye on the house, the dog, the cat … the list goes on.
When my partner and I had our first son we were completely besotted with him. I spent so much time looking at him and holding him – watching him breathe, lie on his back, curl up in a ball and nestle his face in my neck. One of the most precious things for me as a mum, that I hope and pray I will always remember, is the feeling of my newborn baby’s face nestled in my neck as he breathed in and out.
Saint Gerard’s Day celebrations were held at various parishes on October 15 and 16. Father Manoj Kunnath sent in several photos from the feast day Masses in Ayr and Home Hill churches in Queensland.
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Congratulations to Luisa and Joseph Franchina of Coburg, Victoria who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Joseph’s cousin organised an Apostolic Blessing which they received during Mass while the parish arranged a cake. Luisa, who is a regular contributor and long-time reader of The Majellan, says they were very excited about the Blessing. She says her husband has not been in the best of health, but their prayers were answered, and he was able to attend the anniversary Mass and celebration. Blessings to Luisa and Joseph and their six children and 15 grandchildren during the upcoming seasons of Advent and Christmas.
To have one saint in the family would be a great honour but two saints! A little-known French family who lived in the fourth century were blessed with two saints: Hilary of Poitiers and his daughter, Abra were both canonised.
In this second article in the series on artificial intelligence (AI) we look at its colourful history.
For many young people it may seem that the upsurge of artificial intelligence (AI) has been an overnight sensation. In recent years we’ve seen the rise of AI-powered Chatbot and digital operating systems such as Alexa and Siri. They can write essays, create images, and allow people to interact with digital devices as if they were communicating with a real person.
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Sitting together as a family for dinner is one of the most important things you can do each day. With Christmas fast approaching when families traditionally gather for a festive feast, here are some mealtime prayers aimed at bringing you closer together as a family and to God.
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My wonderful aunt Sylv was born on Christmas Day but often felt her birthday got lost in the festivities. If family and friends did remember, they would often package Christmas and her birthday into one card, one gift, and one celebration: “Merry Christmas! Happy Birthday!” Christmas was a bittersweet experience for her, and a frequent saying of hers was, “Don’t expect anything, and you won’t be disappointed.”
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In a year which has brought more sorrow and pain to the people of Ukraine who are fighting Russian aggression; disastrous wildfires in Europe and Canada; an earthquake in Morocco, floods in parts of Europe and Libya, and the terrorist attack on Israel, it is easy to forget God’s loving presence in the world. This reflection from David Hore CSsR reminds us that despite the horrors we read and hear on the daily news, God is always with us.
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