Interfering family members is an age-old problem and is an area that couples struggle with in their relationships. It’s a real challenge, particularly for couples in the early years of their relationship.
Fragmented families Read More »
When I was a young boy shopping with my mum, she would remind me when we entered a shop to look but not to touch. She would say, “Those things are expensive. They break easily.”
We are precious in God’s eyes Read More »
One of the biggest issues for couples often revolves around their finances. They come into a relationship with different ideas about money which I refer to as money ‘habitudes’. That is, people have certain habits when it comes to spending their money.
Stressing over money Read More »
Our call to be “missionary disciples of Jesus” is based on the Exodus experience of the Jewish people. Yes, God enables the Jews to be liberated from slavery, but much more is at stake. God addresses Moses like an earthly king pledging to confer on Israel the dignity of a “priestly kingdom” and a “consecrated nation”. The Israelites, on their part, are called to pledge themselves to God’s law which is about to be given to them in the Ten Commandments.
A mission that includes all peoples Read More »
Infidelity is growing more common in our community, and it can be a huge challenge for couples to try and work through. Around 25% of couples will experience infidelity, emotional or otherwise, at some point in their relationship.
Jesus had many meals with his followers. During those times of fellowship, Jesus shared his vision of God’s Kingdom and he called his followers to live, love and serve as one family. Of all their meals together, the one that stayed most in the memory of the disciples was the Last Supper.
Breaking bread with Jesus Read More »
Intimacy in a relationship is paramount. Couples cannot grow together and thrive without closeness and personal connection.
Intimacy equals happy marriage Read More »
Henry Jozefowski from Cairns emailed The Majellan recently thanking us for sending our 70th anniversary book to him and his wife, Mary. He said the book brought back many memories and the many blessings from St Gerard that “helped us through our many years”. Sadly, Mary passed away aged 86 in November. “We had our 65th anniversary in May 2022, and now I will still keep up the subscriptions to the magazine as I do enjoy reading it even at this age of my 90th,” said Henry.
If it takes a village to raise a child – as the proverb says – how do parents find their village in a modern world? And is one village enough?
A life better shared Read More »
Recent opinion polls indicate that support for the Indigenous Voice to parliament has fallen, raising concern that the referendum this year might fail. This would set back the reconciliation process with our First Peoples who for decades have tried to have a voice to governments on issues directly affecting them.
