Winter 2022

Natalie Pope writes, ‘There was one night late in my pregnancy, in particular, which I remember with great fondness. I was 36.6 weeks pregnant and my mum and Nonna came over and cooked me chicken soup (the Italian cure for all ills). I heartily ate the soup. It was made with such love.’

The Catholic Church welcomed a new saint into its midst when Pope Francis canonised Charles de Foucauld at St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday May 15. The canonisation marked the end of an extraordinary journey for the former soldier, Trappist monk, explorer, hermit and priest who wanted to imitate the life of Jesus Christ.

Majellan jokes have been a family favourite with our readers for many years.

Some families have done very well financially during COVID-19 while others have struggled. And with inflation, the cost of living and interest rates rising, the next few years for some could be even more difficult. While there are those that have excelled, for people who have lost their businesses, are in a lower income bracket, or work in retail or aged care, the picture is not so rosy.

The people of Ukraine have paid a terrible price for not bending to the murderess dictates of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week which will be held from July 3 to 10.

Majellan Media has joined Catholic Earthcare Australia’s drive to better protect the environment.