21 December - Saint Peter Canisius, also known as Peter Kanis, was born on 8 May 1521 in Nijmegen. His father, Jacob Kanis, a wealthy bourgeois, was elected nine times burgomaster of the city. He lost his mother, Ægidia van Houweningen, shortly after his birth.
Wednesday, 21st December 2022 — Advent Weekday — O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1: 39-45
December 20 - The story of Theophilus is known to us through St. Dionysius, bishop of Alexandria, Egypt: a poor man was tried in the court of that city on the sole pretext that he was a Christian.
The successors of the Apostles, i.e. the Bishops, are accepted by Jesus Christ as shepherds in His Church which is His Holy Body until the end of the world. This is why the Church is so strict that she will be very careful in choosing a bishop who will take care of the faithful. Catechesis on the Church', with Fr.Rafidison Abdon
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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