Today, many forms of development that are not compatible with Malagasy customs and culture are included here. We often "let things go" so as not to seem surprised, but some things can really destroy our identity. We no longer have the faculty of discernment, but we accept them even if they destroy our values. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
January 6, 2024 — Saturday, Christmas Weekday — The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son. Listen to him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 1: 7-11)
Israel is not like other nations because God is its King, so it loses its dignity if it follows the customs of other nations because it rejects its true king. Israel wanted to be like all the other nations and asked for another king, they didn't know how to be satisfied with God-given destiny and they were always faced with problems. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with P. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
January 5, 2024 — Friday, Christmas Weekday — A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. Today a great light has come upon the earth — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 43-51)
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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