October 4, 2023 — Wednesday, Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time — I consider all things so much rubbish that I may gain Christ and be found in him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 9: 57-62)
A fundamental element of the common good is respect for and awareness of fundamental human rights. The common good gives rise to rights and obligations for the whole human generation. Each group of people must take care of the reasonable needs and desires of other groups of people. Humanity is superior to things and is based on respect for rights. Catechesis on the family, in collaboration with Fr Eric Frank Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
The first patron saint of the island of Madagascar is Marie Immaculée, celebrated every 8 December. September 27th is the feast day of Saint Vincent de Paul, the island's second patron saint, who was a protector and an example of charity. He was only 19 years old and already a priest. Charity is the character of God that Saint Vincent de Paul lived. Pope Francis is one of those who live this love for the poor, and he has even written a document in which he talks about the Church and poverty, entitled "Evangelii Gaudium".
October 1, 2023 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 21: 28-32)
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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