For a second consecutive Easter the people of Ukraine are suffering through the horrors of war. And fourteen months after the Russian invasion, the war shows no sign of ending. Majellan Media ran this article in our weekly newsletter a year ago. Such is the importance of this issue, the article appears here again.
Ukraine’s Easter sorrow Read More »
Today we celebrate the beginning of the most solemn week of our Christian calendar. Those outside our Christian faith might well accuse us of glorifying torture and death as we follow the story of Jesus’ trial, passion and crucifixion.
Our tormented world Read More »
The crowds feted Jesus as a hero as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey on Palm Sunday. The Kings of Kings was hailed, cheered and celebrated. The people could not have been more euphoric.
The donkey … a gesture of peace Read More »
The Resurrection is central to the Christian faith. Yet it is probably one of the most misunderstood doctrines. What does it mean to say Jesus is risen? What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for us?
Jesus is the resurrection and the life Read More »
Millions of people in more than 180 countries are expected to take part in Earth Hour this Saturday. People are asked to turn off their lights for one hour in support of a healthier planet.
Giving the planet back one hour Read More »
Australia has much to be proud of in terms of its Indigenous and multicultural traditions. While the First Australians have been on this continent for more than 60,000 years, more recent arrivals have come from the four corners of the globe.
Wear orange for Harmony Day Read More »
The ancient texts in the book of Genesis, which speak to us of creation and then our fall from grace, provide us with the most marvellous insights into our nature and the nature of the world about us. Creationists who insist only on a literal interpretation of such biblical texts do themselves and us a great disservice, precisely because they fail to grasp the depth of meaning that lies within them.
Having faith in the dark times Read More »
It may be trite to say that St Patrick was a larger-than-life figure, and yet, that is what he was. There is Patrick the saint whose life is a guide for living by the spirit and values of the gospel of Jesus; and then there is Patrick of the folk tradition which is the focus of this article.
St Patrick in Irish folklore Read More »
Over the next couple of weeks, we move from the Gospel of Matthew to the Fourth Gospel. Often described as the “spiritual gospel,” this gospel presents Jesus’ teachings in the form of long theologically-charged speeches or his many-levelled interactions with various characters representing key groups within first-century Roman Palestine.
Finding God amongst the outcasts Read More »
To commemorate International Women’s Day today (March 8), Majellan reports on a group of Melbourne women who got together to support grandmothers in Africa whose families were torn apart by HIV/AIDS.
Women rally for African cause Read More »
