The baptismal prayer is a prayer of penitence, repentance and forgiveness of sins. The sacrament of baptism is one of the 7 sacraments instituted by Jesus. Water and words distinguish the sacrament of baptism because water gives life and cleanses, but water is also a sign of death. Baptism means joining God's family... Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
August 21, 2024 — Wednesday, Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time — The word of God is living and effective, able to discern the reflections and thoughts of the heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 20: 1-16)
Jesus is a man of prayer, so it is clear that he prays and gives us an example of this prayer. Even though Jesus was the son of God, i.e. God, he prayed as everyone prays and really prayed. Prayer defines a person's character and Jesus was one of them; that's why he was called the ‘Son of Man’. As the Son of Man, he needed to pray. Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
Mr Sedera, a military man, is Miarana's lover and she is pregnant. Sedera often goes on missions and on his last trip he promised that he would change jobs so that they could both have a good life when he returns. Sedera was killed in action during a confrontation with the Dahalo. Hery, his friend, injected Sedera with a lethal drug so that Sedera could marry Miarana. Miarana did not expect her fiancé to die.
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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