Jokes A woman complained that passing trains rocked her bed so much she couldn’t sleep. “Unbelievable,” said the real estate agent. The woman who had just taken a lease on the flat near the railway line, insisted that the real estate agent come around and see for himself. As he was being […]
Losing a spouse or partner can be devasting. For couples that have been together for many years the loss of a loved one can be especially painful.
A day to recognise widows Read More »
Dennis Kelly of Grafton in NSW contacted The Majellan to pass on news about his wife of 46 years who sadly passed away almost four years ago. Dennis and Fran, a long-time Majellan subscriber, had been married since 1974 and had two sons, Simon and Matthew.
Remembering Fran always Read More »
COURAGE IN THE FACE OF GRIEF “When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” – Anonymous When I go, don’t learn to live without me, just learn to live with my love in a different way. And if you need to see me, close your eyes, or look in your shadow
Hope and Courage in grief Read More »
The Shetland Islands are north of Scotland and just below the Arctic Circle. They are a group of one hundred islands with only sixteen inhabited. There is a daily ferry for travellers, but also private boats for hire.
A calming prayer-Gospel Reflection Read More »
Jokes Susie’s husband, George, had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, prompting frequent visits by their parish priest. Things were looking grim, but she was next to her husband’s bedside every single day without exception. One day as George slipped back into consciousness, he motioned for her to come
Families have been fleeing their homes because of war and other conflicts for centuries. Unfortunately, we still read about people trying to escape dire conditions to provide a better life for their families.
The plight of refugee families Read More »
Most things start small. Someone asks you to be part of a group and a few years later, on reflection, it turns out to have played a significant part in your life. You just kept turning up and something grew there almost unawares. Then, at a particular point, you may have come to understand God was present there and had been all along.
Planting the seeds of love – Gospel reflection Read More »
