Then came the auction
Before the Redemptorists could move into Brighton an auction of all the household items was organised. More than 400 articles were on offer at the auction which was held on March 15, 1963.
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Majellan in its former glory
When the Redemptorists bought Karing-gai in 1963 they inherited a property that had changed little in 40 years. As part of the sale the priests agreed to keep as much of the original ‘look’ as possible.
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End of an era
After 58 years Majellan has moved from its long-term home in the seaside Melbourne suburb of Brighton. The move spells the end of an era.
Planning for your big day
After two years of frustrating cancellations due to COVID-19, weddings are back on the agenda in 2022. Bigtime!
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Marvellous wedding memories
In the last issue of The Majellan we asked readers to send in their old wedding photos. The request followed the release of our new revised wedding book, titled Your Wedding.
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Saint Anthony’s monastic life
Etched into the cliffs and surrounded by pine and cedar forests, the Monastery of St Anthony of Qozhaya, Lebanon, is the oldest monastery in the Qadisha Valley or the Holy Valley. Dedicated to St Anthony, it dates from the fourth century and is in a remote valley of the mountains of north Lebanon.
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Growing in love
Chapter Four of Amoris Laetitia is entitled ‘Love in Marriage’ and judging by the length of this chapter clearly Pope Francis takes marital love seriously. His detailed and masterful exposition of St Paul’s famous hymn to love in 1 Corinthians 13:4‐7 is itself a labour of love for our benefit.
Communications 101
Communication is the foundation of a strong relationship. There are a lot of pitfalls that go with communication, but there are also a lot of practical things that people can do that actually help.
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A meeting like no other
Like the Tokyo Olympics 2020 which was held a year later, Plenary Council 2020 also occurred in 2021. While the pandemic delayed both events, the Olympics took place in the original host city but not so the Plenary Council. Originally planned for Adelaide, the Council gathering was held in many different locations and hubs around the country.
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