August 22, 2023 — Tuesday, Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Jesus Christ became poor although he was rich so that by his poverty you might become rich — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 19: 23-30)

The prodigal son became controlled by the lust of the flesh, he was hungry and the suffering of his flesh made him work. The relationship between the prodigal son and his parents changed, which led him to the working class; parents and children must be partners and the aim is to do good to others. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

It is important to try to ensure that justice 'reigns' in everyone's life, and the law and these various writings help us to do this. As far as work is concerned, it must be done with love and in accordance with the law, so that conscientiousness is valued. Helping people to remain faithful to their faith is the effort that religious leaders must focus on to establish justice.

The work of housewives is a vocation from God. The concept of work is well known from 3 parables in the Holy Scriptures. Work is a form of servitude when it is not voluntary. An example is the prodigal son: he is not a free person but is forced by time and hunger. Work has a clear agreement to work fairly. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. 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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