August 10, 2024 — Saint Lawrence, Deacon and martyr — Feast — Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 12: 24-26)

August 9, 2024 — Friday, Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 16: 24-28)

August 8, 2024 — Thursday, Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time — You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 16: 13-23)

August 7, 2024 — Wednesday, Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time — A great prophet has arisen in our midst and God has visited his people — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 15: 21-28)

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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