The first patron saint of the island of Madagascar is Marie Immaculée, celebrated every 8 December. September 27th is the feast day of Saint Vincent de Paul, the island's second patron saint, who was a protector and an example of charity. He was only 19 years old and already a priest. Charity is the character of God that Saint Vincent de Paul lived. Pope Francis is one of those who live this love for the poor, and he has even written a document in which he talks about the Church and poverty, entitled "Evangelii Gaudium".
If we want to strengthen relationships, it begins in the family, in respect God love; if you want society to be decent, let's strengthen moral values; if you want society to develop, let's help the family to seek the development of its means of subsistence; if we want freedom, peace and union to be established, let's strengthen family relationships. Catechesis on the family, in collaboration with Fr Eric Frank Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
October 1, 2023 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 21: 28-32)
The family is the fundamental element of society; if you want society to be decent, let's strengthen moral values; if you want society to develop, let's help the family to seek the development of its means of subsistence; if we want freedom, peace and union to be established, let's strengthen family relations. Catechesis on the family, in collaboration with Fr Eric Frank Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
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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