Jesus taught us to pray when he prayed. As early as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasised repentance of the heart, in particular love of the enemy and prayer for persecutors. Jesus teaches us the courage of children, just as he prayed to God the Father... Catechesis on Prayer: the foundation of Jesus' relationship with his disciples, aridity and acedia with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
February 13 — Béatrice was born in 1260 in Ornacieux (Isère). She entered in the Charterhouse of Parménie in 1273. Later, she founded a monastery in Eymeux.
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)
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.
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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