Tuesday, February 21, 2023 — Seventh Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — May I never boast except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 9: 30-37)

When Christ appeared to the Apostles after his resurrection, he said: "Peace be with you", a peace that is not according to the world's opinion. Even within the Church, there are followers of Christ who have a bad attitude such as: pride, arrogance; among those who do not bring peace on earth. Catechesis on society and peace on earth, in collaboration with Fr Ramiandrasoa Jean Émilien Louis Marc.

Monday, February 20, 2023 — Seventh Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 9: 14-29)

Since the Council of Vienna, France (1311-1312), Pope Clement V, abolished the so-called "Order" of the Knights Templar, a type of monks and warriors, defending the Holy Land and opposing the enemies of the faith (this was approved by the pope on 29 March 1139). This Council also condemned the error of the Beguards regarding their teaching on spiritual perfection. It was clearly stated that the soul of man is one of the things that are constituted and completely united to it (this was done in opposition to John Olivi's Peter).

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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