Today’s gospel tells us of the temptations which Jesus experienced when, in preparation for his public ministry, he’d gone out to the desert wilderness for a time of prayer and fasting. The gospel leaves us in no doubt Jesus knew the reality of temptation. He knew too that we, his followers, would face temptation of various kinds.
Spring-cleaning our minds of temptation Read More »
It’s not so much what we can do for Lent but what Lent can do for us. Lent can help us see what’s really important in life. It’s a time to focus less on food and drink and more on the great realities of justice and peace and the love of God.
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According to Caritas: “When you include a gift in your Will to Caritas you can create a life changing legacy which can help transfom the world.”
Caritas Leave a legacy of Love Read More »
There have been many wonderful front covers. On the following pages we feature some of the most memorable.
Majellan front covers Read More »
Over the years the Majellan House chapel was a favourite with families for blessings and Masses.
A family favourite Read More »
Like the Redemptorist priests and brothers who moved from Ballarat in 1963, the current Majellan team went in search of a new home once the decision was made to sell Brighton.
Easter Saturday Night at Byron Bay. The church was in semi-darkness and except for the odd sniffle there wasn’t a sound. The visitors to the small-town church wondered what was going to happen. There was an air of excitement about the place.
Majellan jokes have been a favourite with our readers for many years.
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The Majellan has had only six editors in its 73-year history, Father Fr John Hogan being the first. Fr Bill Stinson took over the reigns in the 1950s.
Numerous priests and brothers were part of the Redemptorist community during the 58 years at Brighton. They came from interstate and overseas. Some religious, such as Fr Bill Stinson and Bishop Paul Bird, stayed many years while the tenures of others were more fleeting.
The family community Read More »