Thursday, February 3, 2022—Fourth Week of Ordinary Time—The reign of God is at hand. Convert and believe in the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 6, 7-13

The Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, presents his Strenna message for 2022, on the theme "Do everything through love, nothing through constraint". He explains seven important points that Saint Francis de Sales and Don Bosco have in common: nothing by force, the presence of God in the human heart, life in God, gentleness and affability in relationship, an unconditional and unrestricted love, with the need for a spiritual guide, all out of love.

Everyone has a different way of defining "success". Success means “victory” for many, and it is measurable: graduates, well-dressed, rich. There is a general definition that says: human beings are body, mind, heart and soul, so if these are perfect, they can be translated as "success"...

It is in “sacred association” that the call of God can be lived. Sacred associations are a platform for the spiritual development of children and young people. Catechesis on vocational discernment, with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

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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