We often underestimate the value of a role model in today’s world. I think this is a mistake. Role models guide and inspire us because, in part, we see underutilised aspects of who we could be, in them, if we aimed high enough and fought tooth and nail to protect our dreams at all costs.Â
Leading from the front Read More »
A striking feature of the recent Catholic Plenary Council in Sydney was the prominence and power of symbols, art, prayer and rituals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, with welcome to and acknowledgment of country, smoking ceremonies and didgeridoo music.
Treaty from the heart Read More »
We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart:Â
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As a mother and a grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II knew all about the ups and downs of family life. The queen who sadly passed away last week at the age of 96 well understood that families have issues.
Queen Elizabeth II RIP Read More »
Human nature doesn’t seem to change very much. Writing some 750 years before the coming of Christ, the prophet Amos is complaining about the rich and powerful exploiting the poor and oppressed.Â
No place for greed in God’s world Read More »
Majellan Media has won the Bishop Kennedy Award for Overall Excellence in a Catholic Publication at the 2022 Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards (ACPA).
Majellan rewarded for its faithfulness to families Read More »
 The traditional Sunday family roast may be a thing of the past but there was a time when families sat down at the table and conversed over a meal. That largely bygone era was recreated for one Catholic family of five when they appeared on a television series depicting Australian family life in different decades.Â
Recreating family mealtimes Read More »
The Majellan has won the major prize at the annual 2022 Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards.
Majellan scoops the pool Read More »
The central claim of our faith is summarised by St Paul in today’s readings. “This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”
Seeing ourselves as rescued sheep Read More »
Many families no longer dine together regularly. Their communication can be patchy and as a result relationships in the family suffer.Â
An Invitation to Join us at the Dinner Table Read More »
