January 24, 2024 — Wednesday, Third Week in Ordinary Time — The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live forever — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 4: 1-20)

 

Simeon was a true and religious elder who awaited Israel's liberation, who met Jesus in the Temple courtyard, gave honor and praise to God for having seen the work of salvation. The voice of the elderly is precious and can be described as a "blessing", as Simeon did for Jesus and his parents. Catechesis on community and successive generations, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina J. Emilien.

January 23, 2024 — Tuesday, Third Week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 3: 31-35)

 

Growing old is a gift from God. Respect is a reward for elderly parents. The family is proud to have elders, and they give hope to their descendants. Elders have their faults, perhaps they misbehave, but when they admonish, they educate, they always aim for the good. Catechesis on community and successive generations, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina J. 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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