The Malagasy New Year and Easter are not very far apart, both involving purification and ending in joy, renewal in many respects (personality - heart...) The mind and heart combined become the soul according to Malagasy thought. Let's try to put an end to the emergence of evil, dictatorship, corruption and impunity. Cleanliness is both self-respect and respect for others... Mba ho vanona’ programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.
April 17 - Anicet is the 11th pope, who sat from 155 to 166. He was born in Emesa in Syria and suffered martyrdom under Marcus Aurelius. Anicet is particularly venerated in Quebec (Canada).
April 16, 2025 — Wednesday of Holy Week — Hail to you, our King, obedient to the Father; you were led to your crucifixion like a gentle lamb to the slaughter — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthieu (Mt 26: 14-25)
In the history of salvation, it is God himself who takes the first step in drawing near to us, human beings; as it is said: ‘For in every nation he who fears him and does righteousness is pleasing to him’ (Acts 10:35) In the Old Testament, God chose the people of Israel to be his people... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.
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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