Mountains play an important role in the bible; often presented as sites of transcendent spiritual experiences and encounters with God. Abraham shows his willingness to sacrifice Isaac and then encounters God on a mountain (Gen 22:1-14).
A spiritual climb to the top Read More »
In this three part series we explore the morality of war in the 21st century. – “When the reports from the Ukraine appear on the television news at night, I have to mute the sound. I can’t bear to watch the suffering. The bombed-out buildings and the swollen, teary eyes of terrified small children.”
Morality of War Part One Read More »
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.
The importance of Lent Read More »
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.
Have you heard the one about? Read More »
