14 April - Maximus, a Christian martyr, was put to death and buried in the cemetery of Pretextat la via Appia in Rome. He is celebrated on 14 April together with the two other saints associated with his story, Valerian and Tiburce.
According to the first Vatican Council, the Church is a perfect hierarchical structure, with the Pope as its leader. He cannot err when he teaches faith and morals. The Church is not only a structure, but also a mystery of communion, united in faith, sacraments and love, a sign of salvation for humanity... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.
A family should have love and respect for one another. God's fourth commandment, the first with a promise, is: ‘Honour your father and your mother so that you may live long’ Malagasy values are good in terms of mutual respect and should always be lived. Obeying one's parents is important, but it's also necessary to consult family members before making decisions, especially when considering marriage...Broadcast ‘Instant with a priest’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
13 April - Martin I was Pope in July 649. Originally from Todi (Umbria), he was also legate to Constantinople. In the first year of his pontificate he convened a Lateran Council, which condemned monotheism and the Byzantine doctrine spread in 638 by the Emperor Heraclius.
“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
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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.
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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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