Praying for families
Pope Francis has announced that his prayer intention for the month of June is families, saying people should see God in their families.
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The joy of raising children
When I went into the kids’ bathroom last week and saw 18-year-old Sam’s undies in their usual spot on the floor, I sat on the edge of the bath and cried. Empty nest syndrome was something I had read about with only passing interest but it had finally come home to roost.
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Nature’s revenge
Australians were deeply shaken by the severity of the 2019-20 bushfire season. The unprecedented bushfires cost more than 30 lives, destroyed 2,000 homes and buildings, and burnt millions of hectares of native forest and farmlands. Experts estimate that more than a million native animals may have been killed.
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Come Holy Spirit
Today’s feast of Pentecost brings the liturgical season of Easter to a close. With the Risen Christ’s gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples, the plan of salvation is brought to its conclusion.
Baby’s on the way
Natalie Pope writes, ‘There was one night late in my pregnancy, in particular, which I remember with great fondness. I was 36.6 weeks pregnant and my mum and Nonna came over and cooked me chicken soup (the Italian cure for all ills). I heartily ate the soup. It was made with such love.’
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Majellan Media partners with Laudato Si
In a first for Australia, Majellan Media has partnered with the international Laudato Si’ Movement to inspire Catholic communities to tackle the ecological crisis and climate emergency.
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Sainthood for Saharan monk
The Catholic Church welcomed a new saint into its midst when Pope Francis canonised Charles de Foucauld at St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday May 15. The canonisation marked the end of an extraordinary journey for the former soldier, Trappist monk, explorer, hermit and priest who wanted to imitate the life of Jesus Christ.
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Don’t suffer in silence
Some families have done very well financially during COVID-19 while others have struggled. And with inflation, the cost of living and interest rates rising, the next few years for some could be even more difficult. While there are those that have excelled, for people who have lost their businesses, are in a lower income bracket, or work in retail or aged care, the picture is not so rosy.
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Praying for peace
The people of Ukraine have paid a terrible price for not bending to the murderess dictates of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
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