When we really pray, the saints are not far from us. The teaching of the Council says in Doctrine of the Church, Light of the World, number 50 that: because we are looking at the lives of those who followed Christ, we find the reason to start looking for the future City... Catechesis on ‘Praying with the saints’, in collaboration with P. Marcel Ranivomanalina.
December 11, 2024 — Wednesday, Second Week of Advent — Behold, the Lord comes to save his people; blessed are those prepared to meet him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 11: 28-30)
The word Advent comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’, which means ‘to come’. Advent has two purposes: it is a time for Christians to prepare for Christmas and a time to focus our attention on the expectation of the Lord's second coming in the last days. The date on which Advent begins varies from year to year. It is divided into four weeks and generally begins between 27 November and 3 December. At the beginning of Advent, last week was the new year of the Church, and now we are entering the new liturgical year, the D year.
December 10, 2024 — Tuesday, Second Week of Advent — The day of the Lord is near; Behold, he comes to save us — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 18: 12-14)
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.
Read more ...The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.
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