The apostolate of the laity is the initiative and active participation of the laity in the works of salvation for which the Church is responsible. The Holy Spirit received in the sacraments of baptism and confirmation is the strength needed to accomplish the work of mission. All lay people have a duty to bring salvation to everyone, without exception... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.
All human beings have the same rights and the same dignity before God and the Church because all are called to holiness, whether they are bishops, priests, deacons, religious or lay people. Although there are those who are ordained bishops, priests and deacons, the responsibilities are different from those of the laity, but the vocation is the same... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.
The so-called laity are all Christians who have not received the sacrament of Holy Orders and do not belong to a religious association approved by the Church. All those who are baptised and become one with Christ and his Church become priests, kings and prophets by virtue of baptism, outside the sacrament of Holy Orders and the status of religious, in particular by working and assuming responsibilities... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.
We Christians have a great duty to help the bishop, priest and deacon to save souls and to take charge of the management of the Church. Each has God-given gifts which he will use according to pastoral directives. Each works according to his role in communion with Christ to be the Church, to grow... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.
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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