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While it is widely known that Jesus is honoured as a prophet in Islam, less well-known is the place in the Qur’an of his mother, Maryam or Mary. She is mentioned some 34 times by name in the Qur’an, more than the New Testament.

Euthanasia has been introduced in many countries, including Australia in recent years. It continues to be controversial and divisive and not just amongst religious groups including the Catholic Church. This week’s Majellan article looks at examples around the world and reveals the ramifications and downside associated with legalised assisting dying.

Euthanasia has been introduced in many countries, including Australia in recent years. It continues to be controversial and divisive and not just amongst religious groups including the Catholic Church. This week’s Majellan article looks at examples around the world and reveals the ramifications and downside associated with legalised assisting dying.

St Paul says,” be kind to one another, tender-hearted and forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32). Yet in the context of ordinary communication, talk of mercy is a foreign language.

In a world where mass media is all supreme, spiteful gossip, vindictiveness and revenge all too often seem to set the tone. In this Majellan article, we look at the Christian concept of mercy.

St Paul says,” be kind to one another, tender-hearted and forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32). Yet in the context of ordinary communication, talk of mercy is a foreign language.

In a world where mass media is all supreme, spiteful gossip, vindictiveness and revenge all too often seem to set the tone. In this Majellan article, we look at the Christian concept of mercy.