Friday, February 10, 2023 — Fifth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 31-37)

Jesus' message to his disciples was clear: let us be the salt of the earth and the light. As it is written in Mt 5,13. You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt dries up, with what shall it be salted? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out to be trodden under foot by men. Conclusion: it is good to go out of the Church to preach the Gospel and the love of the Father. Catechesis on the love of God, with Fr. Ralison Raphael Eugene.

Thursday, February 9, 2023 — Fifth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls — 

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 24-30)

Now, in society, the gap between humans is widening, and they are pitted against each other, yet they are all Christians. In the field of work, the question arises: are God's name and faith simply used as a tool to accumulate wealth, money and honor? Many believers have authority in their field but use it unfairly. Catechesis on the love of God, with Fr. Ralison Raphael Eugene.

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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