Official document concerning the blessing for the couple: This document does not change the doctrine of the Church and the faith handed down long ago by the Apostles; and it will always be emphasised that no marriage is possible for people of the same sex. Some of the sins that require a direct response from God are wilful murder, immoral sins against nature, mockery and the desecration of the poor. God does not hate sinners, but sin...
On the fourth Sunday of the Lord's Advent, the Church will present the main idea: God's idea, not ours. The Holy Gospel written by Md. Luke 1, 26-38 can be summed up as follows: and you will bear a son. God's opinion is better than human opinion: David wants to build a Temple for God, but God wants to build an eternal Kingdom; the Jews hoped for a saviour for themselves, but God gave them a saviour for the world...
December 24, 2023 — Fourth Sunday of Advent — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 1: 26-38)
Every holiday, many people or groups of people can be affected by food poisoning. There are two types of food poisoning: food containing elements that have turned into poison, and food containing viruses, bacteria or parasites. Symptoms: abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. In addition to the cleanliness of the food being prepared, the hygiene of the cooks and those serving the dishes or eating together is one of the reasons for this poisoning. It is particularly important to be careful with packaged foods, to check the date to see if they are no longer edible, canned foods...
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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