To contemplate is to look, to see with the eyes of the spirit, there is a story to contemplate, which is generally the story of Jesus in the Gospel. It is the way of praying that helps us to understand and concentrate on the prayer a person is making. Contemplation should include the preparation of the word of God, the prayer of preparation, the preparation of the place and the prayer of petition. Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
Daughter of a Roman consul and denounced as a Christian, Tatiana was condemned to be hung from a gallows, her body ploughed and exposed with iron combs. The executioners outraged her by shearing her hair, and finally, she was decapitated.
Prayer heals us, as it did Bartime and many other sick people who were healed. Christian meditation brings us into conversation with Jesus. Meditation is a process of encounter with God. Many have said that prayer is a work of the heart and that it nourishes the heart. Meditation means taking a passage from Sacred Scripture to examine ourselves, to obtain spiritual benefits. Catechesis on meditation in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
Sunday, celebration of the Baptism of Christ: Jesus was baptised; symbol of our baptism. The heavens opened and the voice of God the Father said: ‘This is my beloved Son, listen to him’. The Baptism of the Lord can also be seen as an appearance of the Lord, representing the beginning of the Lord's life in the community around Him; The celebration of Christmas also ends here, celebrating the baby Jesus. John's baptism was performed with water, but Christ's is performed with the Holy Spirit and fire. John is an example for us in our missionary work; he prepared people's hearts to receive Christ, and so is the work that awaits us Christians...
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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