February 12, 2025 — Wednesday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time — Your word, O Lord, is truth: consecrate us in the truth — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 14-23)

February 11 — the church celebrates on this February 11 the apparition of the blessed virgin in Lourdes. Mary is announced as the one who alleviated the suffering of many men there and reconciled many souls to God.

The second prayer performed by St. John (John 11:41-42) was before the raising of Lazarus; before the thanksgiving scene: “I thank you, Father, because you have listened to me”, meaning that the Father always listens to his requests. Jesus then added: As for me, I know that you always listen to me... Catechesis on Prayer: the foundation of Jesus' relationship with his disciples, aridity and acedia with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.

February 11, 2025 — Tuesday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time— Incline my heart, O God, to your decrees; And favor me with your law — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 1-13)

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

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?’....

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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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