27 April - Zita was born in the village of Bozzanello, near Lucca, Tuscany, around 1218. Her parents were poor ploughmen. Zita is brought up by her mother, a virtuous and very modest woman. Zita, from an early age, was gentle, modest and docile to God's will.
Second Sunday - Easter Year D: My Lord and my God; Jesus stood in the midst of his disciples and said, "Peace be with you! Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed!" The Word of God shared on this Mercy Sunday speaks of the power to forgive. God is merciful and compassionate, he never forgets his covenant, and his mercy lasts forever. God does not choose anyone to bless him. Mercy is a special attribute of God, mercy does not mean weakness but is a true manifestation of God's power...
26 April - This is the third pope at the head of the Church from 79 to 91. According to the Liber pontificalis, Clet is of Roman origin. He was born in Patricius in the Equiline region, not far from where St. Peter lived.
25 April - Mark is a first-century Jew, mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and in various epistles where he is referred to as "John nicknamed Mark" or "John Mark" and presented as close to the apostles Peter and Paul.
“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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