Mary is a woman of every day, a woman of the ordinary of life, a woman who becomes a mother, a mother who sees her son die unjustly, sees him rise and awaits his Spirit in prayer together with the disciples. Mary strengthens each day with her deep presence filled with love and significance: every day seems to remain the same, but everything with her gentleness becomes new. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Two.
The ancients said: turn your tongue seven times before speaking; that is, ask yourself if the source of the conversation is reliable before telling others. In one sentence: analyze and investigate before speaking. We must consider, seek the correct and clear source and not say something vague or conjecture. Catechesis on the spread of rumors, in collaboration with Fr. Randriamiandririnirinarivo Eric Franck - SDB.
Bread has a deep sense of significance. It is simultaneously a sign of every human need and a sign of God's salvation. Mary embodies and understands every man's need. Through her, comes into our world her son Jesus, our only salvation, who with his mother is the bread continually broken for the happiness of each and every person. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day one.
Today, there are many things that disturb people and push them to seek and need salvation. The "fady" is linked to the life of the Malagasy people, and it is linked to the life of Christians and young people who are looking for and eagerly waiting for peace and salvation. However, the church often tends to criticize and condemn these customs and prohibitions as bad manners or to interpret them as superstitions. A "fady" is something or someone that cannot be mentioned, named, touched or done.
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?’....
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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