Sunday August 8, 2021 - Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - I am the living bread, which came down from heaven, says the Lord; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever - Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 6, 41-51
On August 04-05-06, 2021, Polio Vaccination Day was celebrated in Madagascar, for areas where new cases are at risk. The polio vaccine is for infants up to 59 months old. Polio has been a long-standing disease since it was first diagnosed in 1840 by Dr. Jacob Heine. There are three types of polio, but all can be prevented with the current vaccine ...
Ranavalona I had persecuted Christians, so it was difficult for missionaries to found the Church in Antananarivo. In 1861, Prince Rakoto (Radama II) had proclaimed religious freedom after the queen's death. Fr. Cazet, Apostolic Vicar of Antananarivo, had faced many challenges.
La première journée de la 22e édition du Foire International de l'Économie Rurale ou FIER MADA, qui s'est tenue place Makis Andohatapenaka dans la capitale Antananarivo, a attiré de nombreuses personnes. Foire, commencée le mercredi 04 août, jusqu'au dimanche prochain 08 août.
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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