05 December - Philippe Rinaldi was born on 28 May 1856 in Lu Monferrato, in the province of Alexandria, in the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. A pious child, raised among the Salesians in Piedmont, Philippe Rinaldi met John Bosco, who awakened him to his vocation.

December 04 - John Damascene or John of Damascus, whose real name was Jean Mansour, was born into a prominent Syriac Christian family in Damascus in the 7th century. Until the age of 12, Jean apparently received a traditional education. His father wanted him to learn, not only Muslim works, but also those of the Greeks.

03 December - Francis Xavier is born in Navarre on 7 April 1506. His name is Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta. His Juan de Jasso had a palace and came from a family from Lower Navarre. His mother, María de Azpilicueta, was from Baztan.

02 December - Viviane, or Bibiane, was born in Rome. Her family is known for its Christianity and nobility. Flavian was her father, prefect of Rome, and Julian had him imprisoned for converting to Christianity. Exiled in Tuscany, he died there.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“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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Love and Salvation

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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Zatti, our brother

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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