One of the most distinctive features of the Catholic Church, which has its own characteristics (one, holy, catholic, apostolic), is its strict and mature structure which has existed since the beginning, since Christ created it with the Apostles, with Peter as its leader and his successors up to the present day, the Pope. Jesus founded the Church and placed it under the authority of the Apostles... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
12 May — Nérée and Achillée sare two martyrs put to death in a persecution of Christians in ancient Rome. They convince their mistress, Flavie Domitilla, who is about to marry, that virginity is preferable.
Today's Catholic bishops, the Pope, the ‘College of Bishops’, successors to the ‘Apostolic College’. After Pentecost, they began to preach the Gospel to the world, united under the leadership of Peter, whom Christ appointed as their leader. They are called the ‘Apostolic College’. The elders called ‘Presbyters’ helped the apostles... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
11th May - Eustelle de Saintes or Estelle de Saintes. According to legend, her father was a Roman of high birth and legate of the city of Saintes. Her mother was descended from an ancient family of druids. She would be a contemporary of Saint Eutrope de Saintes, and would have lived, according to the legend, in the first century of our era.
“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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