A beautiful home
So majestic is Majellan House in Brighton it has appeared in Australian Home Beautiful on three separate occasions, including on the front cover twice.
A bright start
William and Florence Carr faithfully lived in their home they called Kuring-gai next to the Brighton Yacht Club for around 40 years. But after Florence died in 1964, three years after her husband, the estate was sold to the Redemptorists.
Then came the auction
Before the Redemptorists could move into Brighton an auction of all the household items was organised. More than 400 articles were on offer at the auction which was held on March 15, 1963.
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Majellan in its former glory
When the Redemptorists bought Karing-gai in 1963 they inherited a property that had changed little in 40 years. As part of the sale the priests agreed to keep as much of the original ‘look’ as possible.
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End of an era
After 58 years Majellan has moved from its long-term home in the seaside Melbourne suburb of Brighton. The move spells the end of an era.
Australia opens up
A loud collective sigh of relief can be heard around the country. After two-years of on-again off-again lockdowns and restrictions because of the pandemic Australia is at last opening up.
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Blind to our own prejudice
Jesus confronts a very human reality,
namely, the tendency to notice the failings of others while being blind to our own: “Why do you observe the splinter in your brother’s eye and never notice the plank in your own?”
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Planning for your big day
After two years of frustrating cancellations due to COVID-19, weddings are back on the agenda in 2022. Bigtime!
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Indigenous suicide needs to be addressed
Recent reports have painted a stark picture of Indigenous suicide rates in Australia.
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Do good to those who hate you
In the Book of Samuel we find two mortal enemies, David and Saul, in conflict. Saul is the anointed King of Judah and David has been anointed to succeed him. What happens next is an all too familiar human story.
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