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Majellan Day 2023
18 September 2023
Join the Majellan team with guest Fr Bruce Duncan CSsR for our annual Online Majellan Day Liturgy, as we celebrate the Feast of St Gerard Majella.
The service will include a Liturgy, and Family Blessings. As part of the liturgy, Fr Bruce will offer up your prayers.
Send us your prayers and tune in at 6:00 pm AEDT on 16 October.

Climate crisis compels Laudato Si update
18 September 2023
Pope Francis’ follow-up document to his 2015 encyclical on the environment will reportedly be released on October 4. The pope said he was updating the document because of the current issues affecting large parts of the planet and called on Catholics to work to help protect our ‘common home’.

God’s lavish generosity
18 September 2023
Many of the grim-faced youths waiting to have their feet washed that Holy Thursday were heavily tattooed. They were familiar with the harsh realities of crime and violence. Nevertheless, the elderly figure knelt before them, gently washed then dried their feet, and kissed their feet lovingly.

How AI can make our lives easier
18 September 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionising various industries and offering numerous benefits.

Love is the greater power
11 September 2023
A wandering preacher’s violent execution by a long-gone empire a couple thousand years ago is the salvation of the world? That eccentric rabbi is the king of heaven and earth? Are you joking? He said what? It is more blessed to give than to receive? He taught who will inherit the earth? Everybody knows what happens to the meek: they lose. Every time. If I strike you, and you turn the other cheek, I won. Right?

Lonely mum looking for friends
11 September 2023
RU OK Day will be held tomorrow. This is one mother’s personal experience of loneliness and how she fought to overcome it.
My iPhone buzzed. I looked down at the text message on the glowing blue screen. The words took a moment to sink in. It was like being back in primary school and discovering you hadn’t been invited to your friend’s sleepover, only worse.

God will never let us go
4 September 2023
One of the most memorable animated movies in recent times is “Frozen.” This hit Disney film, which had the song, “Let it Go,” tells the story of two sisters, Anna and Elsa.

To win at all costs?
4 September 2023
The Australian cricketers were accused of cheating during the second Ashes test when Johnny Bairstow was caught out of his crease. The ball was still live when Australia’s wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped him.


The way of the cross
28 August 2023
Is self-sacrifice ever mentioned in your workplace, along with service, commitment, excellence or respect? Probably not because, as one website suggests, it’s not normal and very unhealthy, while another warns us that you’ll sacrifice your own well-being.

Becoming a mother
29 November 2022
Motherhood is a beautifully enriching time that realises a couple’s hopes and dreams. However, leading up to the child’s birth can be a time of

Being crafty at Advent
26 November 2022
In preparation for Christmas and Advent which starts tomorrow, why not make your own family Advent calendar. All you need are envelopes, pegs from the

Making peace with your family
24 November 2022
Unlike shopping for Christmas presents, peace within families is not something you can buy. It can take a lot of communication and hard work.

Making family decisions
22 November 2022
Big family decisions such as the grandparents moving in can be highly emotional. It’s therefore important that all voices are heard equally.

Grow your mind
21 November 2022
We never stop learning and life is about seeing opportunities instead of obstacles.

Every kid loves a treasure hunt!
19 November 2022
A treasure hunt is always fun! And it can involve the whole family.

It’s an age-old question
18 November 2022
Can you imagine giving someone the best day of their lives?
Be a giver!

Be a lucky family
17 November 2022
If you feel unlucky the chances are you probably will be. But if you are feeling lucky then the cards might be stacked in your favour.

A good day to celebrate older people
1 October 2022
A good day to celebrate older people Today is the day we celebrate the elderly in society. It’s the International Day of Older Persons and while life

Food insecurity bites the less fortunate
1 October 2022
Food insecurity bites the less fortunate The recent floods and COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a worrying situation with the average family struggling to pay

Your story matters
20 September 2022
The magical power that’s fundamental to the telling of every person’s story is powerful and can help your family.
Overcoming trauma or just turning a negative into a positive can a create a collective sense of belonging and being needed.
So, embrace your stories! Your story may seem insignificant but not to your family. Digging out an old stump in the back garden, buying a new puppy or relating your insomnia are stories that should be told rather than kept to yourself.
When we share our everyday stories with family and friends, we humanise our experience, cementing the bonds with the people we love.
I recently heard a story of a beautiful wedding; the weather was perfect, and the bride and groom looked gorgeous. Unfortunately, a guest accidentally spat red wine over the bride’s white wedding gown at the end of the night. The bride was upset that her beautiful dress was ruined on the best day of her life. Perhaps she’d planned to hand the dress on to a future daughter.
Every person has a unique story, good and bad. Bring your story back to life!
Excellent day all
Cheryl

The language of compassion
19 September 2022
The daily work grind for most of us will be taking a long and well-deserved break this coming weekend.
With four days off for Victorians and many others around Australia having 3 days off, including the public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s recent passing, take a minute to consider the word ‘compassion’.
Compassion is part of the human condition and is crucial. Some people have a lot of compassion for the less fortunate while others rarely display empathy towards others.
With finals in many sports happening during September, it is important to show compassion for the loser. In any final there is always a winner and a loser. The individual or team that loses will be hurting so some kind words can make a difference.
“They did their best and deserve to be congratulated” or “They may not have won the game, but they earned our respect for the way they played.”
Do you show compassion? If not, perhaps it is something we could all work on over the long weekend.