The Pope, who has full authority to govern and teach the Church, is the head of all the bishops. All the bishops are united to this head so that the Pope's authority is perfect and complete. This authority comes from Christ, the Head of the Church, because he established Simon as the rock and holder of the keys of the Church, appointing him as the Shepherd of the flock... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
June 09 - Ephrem the Syrian, Ephrem of Nisibe or Ephrem the Syriac, born around 306 in Nisibe and died in 373 in Edessa, was a Syrian deacon and theologian of the fourth century in the region of Assyria. Based on Ephrem's hymnology, internal criticism suggests that both his parents were part of the city's growing Christian community.
The apostles came from different backgrounds, but they understood each other's language. The rise of social networks (FB, TikTok...) has become a tool for slander. It takes knowledge to balance the ideas and opinions shared on different networks. It is the responsibility of parents and teachers to guide children and students in the balanced use of communication technologies... Programme ‘Instant avec un prêtre’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
Sunday 8 June 2025. Pentecost Sunday: Comforter, Illuminator and Peacemaker, the Holy Spirit; Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with You, believers, and kindle in our hearts the fire of Your love. Fifty days ago we celebrated Easter, and now, at Pentecost, we will receive the Holy Spirit, who was given to the Apostles, as light for our minds and strength for our hearts, to be witnesses of Jesus Christ. Pentecost is the fulfilment of the promise made by Jesus Christ to the Apostles, namely the descent of the Holy Spirit upon his disciples and the Blessed Virgin Mary...
“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
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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.
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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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