December 26, 2024 — Saint Stephen, The First Martyr — Feast — Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD: the LORD is God and has given us light — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 17-22)

December 25, 2024 — The Nativity of the Lord — A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 1-18)

December 24, 2024 — Advent Weekday — O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1: 67-79

December 23, 2024 — Advent Weekday — O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save man, whom you formed from the dust — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 1: 57-66)

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

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?’....

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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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