Tuesday, 20th December 2022 — Advent Weekday — O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1: 26-38
19 December - Pope Urban V was the 200th pope to head the Church from 1362 to 1370. On 10 March 1870, Pope Pius IX signed a decree for his beatification. He was born in 1310 at Grizac Castle. His real name was Guillaume de Grimoard.
Peter was appointed by Jesus Christ as the first leader of the Apostles; his successor, the Pope, has again become the leader of the bishops and all Christians. Therefore, his teachings on faith and conduct are infallible. In the teachings of the Church or congregation, it is clearly stated that Jesus Christ, the Eternal Shepherd, founded the Holy Church. Catechesis on the Church', with Fr.Rafidison Abdon.
Monday, 19th December 2022 — Advent Weekday — O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1: 5-25
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
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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