14 April - Maximus, a Christian martyr, was put to death and buried in the cemetery of Pretextat la via Appia in Rome. He is celebrated on 14 April together with the two other saints associated with his story, Valerian and Tiburce.
A family should have love and respect for one another. God's fourth commandment, the first with a promise, is: ‘Honour your father and your mother so that you may live long’ Malagasy values are good in terms of mutual respect and should always be lived. Obeying one's parents is important, but it's also necessary to consult family members before making decisions, especially when considering marriage...Broadcast ‘Instant with a priest’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
April 13, 2025 — Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion — The Lord’s Passion according to Saint Luke (Lk 22: 14 — 23: 56)
Palm Sunday: Meditation on the Lord's Passion; Commemoration of the Lord's entry into Jerusalem. For our sake, Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on the Cross. In return, God exalted him and gave him the Name that is above every name. We are children made to submit, to obey with love. We have many sins and weaknesses, so let us imitate Saint Peter, that is, conversion through repentance. Those who abide in Christ will overcome with Him, facing spiritual trials...
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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