THREE SIMPLE WORDS “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” ~ Rudyard Kipling ~ Some of the most important, inspiring, healing and helpful messages we give to one another come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those sentences have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones, […]
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Pope Leo XIV has offered his warm wishes to Australian Catholics at the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival which began in Melbourne on Sunday.
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When we hear the words, ‘a voice cries in the wilderness: Prepare a way for the Lord …’, what do we hear? A young man wondered whether he was being called to be a priest. But when have we heard a call to prepare a way for the Lord?
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Majellan Christmas cards have all new designs this year and are printed in Australia. Check them out and see what you think!
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LIFT YOUR THOUGHTS TO LIFT YOUR LIFE “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ~ Dalai Lama ~ What we think shapes how we feel. Every kind, encouraging thought is a step toward a stronger, calmer self. They remind us that we’ve faced storms before and can face
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Advent, derived from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming,” marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It is a time of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
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The Summer 2026 Majellan will be out soon! There are stories on the volunteers who help feed the homeless on Christmas Day, families brightening up their homes with Christmas lights, and the extraordinary faith of our latest Catholic saints. There are also the regular columns and two pages of Jokes to keep you laughing over summer.
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“Stay awake!” It’s not exactly the most comforting advice for people who might already be tired at the end of a long year – especially as we join the throngs flocking to shops for the usual Christmas spend-up. Yet that’s the cry that greets us on this first Sunday of Advent. The season opens not with tinsel and cheer, but with Jesus telling his disciples to be alert, watchful, and ready for something new.
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