May 29, 2024 — Wednesday, Eighth Week in Ordinary Time — The Son of Man came to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 10: 32-45)
There are girls who are pregnant and don't dare reprimand or talk to boys who try to do things they don't like, especially when it comes to sexual matters. A person must be entirely responsible for his or her own decisions. The sacrament of marriage reveals that a couple's love is an expression of God's love. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with P. Marc Ramiandrasoa.
The biblical definition of poverty differs from people's understanding of what poverty is. According to the Scriptures, blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven and they shall inherit the earth; poverty here means not clinging to earthly riches and avoiding visible wealth. Poverty is linked to humility, union and friendship. Programme ‘Instant avec un prêtre’, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
Holy Trinity Sunday: God calls us to form one family with him; Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, God who is now, who was then and who is to come. The Church wants to emphasise the mystery of the Holy Trinity in this celebration. St Athanasius said: If God can be understood by human intelligence, then God is not true; St Tertullian says: the Trinity comes from the two words "Tri" and "Unity" which mean three but one. The Church needs people to teach catechism to Christians; it needs witnesses to develop the faith. As Christians, we are supposed to be like God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: to complement each other, to love each other...
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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