♦ All are invited to speak with courage and parrhesia, that is to say by combining freedom, truth and charity ... ♦ “Walking together” is only possible if this path is based on community listening to the Word and on the celebration of the Eucharist ...
For us in Madagascar, in addition to the formation at the Minor Seminary, the priestly formation lasts nine years: one year of prophedetic formation, three years of philosophy, two years of “Regency” pastoral and three years of theology. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.
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.
The preparation of the priest to lead the people of God will always be considered when teaching seminarians. while still in formation, he is already engaged in the pastoral fields of the Church, gaining experience and learning, helping chaplains. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.
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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