February 18 — Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844 and is from a poor family. It can be said that it illustrates the intimate relationship between God and children.

At the age of 14, i-e in 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared to her and charged her with a message. This apparition took place 18 times in the cave of Massabielle.THen, she entered the convent of Nevers and lived there in total humility. On several occasions, the superior, Sr Marie-Bernard, offended her, treating her as less than nothing, but she acquiesced in silence, keeping all humility in her heart.

She died on April 16, 1878 but the church celebrates her memory on February 18 because it is on this that the Virgin Mary addressed the promise to her:"I promise you bliss, not in this life but in the next."

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

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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Zatti, our brother

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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