Jokes A Texan rancher travels to Australia for a holiday. There he meets an Aussie farmer. The Aussie shows off his big wheat field and the Texan says, “Oh! We have wheat fields that are at least twice as large.” Then they walk around the station, and the Aussie shows off his herd of cattle. […]
In 2026, Easter Sunday will fall on April 5 one of the earliest dates it can occur in the liturgical calendar. This early celebration invites the faithful to reflect on both the mystery of the Resurrection and the rhythm of time that shapes the Church’s spiritual life.
Early Easter in 2026 Read More »
A Mother of Perpetual Help icon, created in the cubist tradition by David Anthony, was originally presented to Fr William Stinson, the founder of the Brighton Redemptorist publishing house in Melbourne.
Restoring a much-loved icon Read More »
The Holy Year will officially end on January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. The year has been marked by deep spiritual renewal, mercy, and unity. A Holy Year – or Jubilee – is a special period of grace in the Catholic tradition, inviting believers to reconciliation with God, renewal of faith, and service to others.
A closing brings a new opening Read More »
On my recent visit to Japan, I was struck by the politeness of the people. With a population of around 123 million, some pedestrian and driver rudeness was expected but there was none.
In 2026 we celebrate the 300th anniversary of Saint Gerard Majella’s birth. St Gerard is close to our hearts as he was a Redemptorist brother and The Majellan magazine was named in his honour.
Saint Gerard’s legacy 300 years on Read More »
The feast day of St Carlo Acutis, who was canonised in early September in Rome, will be celebrated annually on October 12. His feast day will coincide with the anniversary of his death in 2006 at the age of fifteen from leukemia.
Faithful role models Read More »
As we enter another Advent season and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also start to think about the various Christmas traditions that fill our calendar. For many, this means decorating their house with strands of Christmas lights that provide a sparkling reminder of the joy of the season.
A glittery festive season Read More »
The advent wreath is on the table. I can smell the baking gingerbread. There is far too much wrapping paper and not nearly enough sticky tape – and who keeps stealing the scissors? Christmas, with all its joyful chaos, is almost here.
An all-inclusive Christmas Read More »
The lead up to Christmas brings a flurry of activity and excitement as we prepare to gather with friends and family to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Christmas cheer for the poor Read More »
