A time to review our lives
Reflecting on the year just passed and contemplation of the year ahead are an important part of Advent in the lead up to Christmas.
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A voice in the wilderness
I recall a scripture scholar describing John the Baptist as an extremely eccentric character with an odd wardrobe and an unusual diet. However, you imagine him, certainly John must have had a captivating personality, attracting large followings in less than comfortable surroundings, and this surely suggests that his message carried real conviction.
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Coping with the stress of Christmas
As we enter the second week of Advent, it is important to acknowledge that the Christmas period for many families is filled with untold stresses and tensions.
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Things we can do during Advent
There is no shortage of things to do during Advent which is a special time of year for Christians.
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Are we prepared?
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.
Precious gifts
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.
Remembering Saint Gerard
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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Happy snaps
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.
A saintly family
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.
AI’s sputtering history
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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