02 June - Saint Blandine, known as of Lyon, is a young Christian slave from Lugdunum (Lyon) who was martyred during the month of July 177 under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. After surviving her incarceration, Blandine is one of six of the forty-seven martyrs of Lyon to be condemned to the arena.
In the Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and non-Catholic Eastern Churches, there are all bishops, and they are considered to be the successors of the 12 apostles, the cornerstones on which Christ founded the Church. After Pentecost, they began to preach the Gospel to the world and united under the leadership of Peter, because Christ had appointed him as their Leader... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
Ascension Day, a day to be sanctified, falls 10 days before Pentecost, the day on which the Holy Spirit descended. The deacon may bless those about to receive the sacraments of baptism and marriage, provided he has the permission of the bishop or parish priest. The ordinary Ministers of the Sacrament are the Bishop, the Priest and the Deacon... Broadcast ‘Instant with a priest’, here on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
June 1 - Justin of Nablus or Justin of Neapolis, born in Flavia Neapolis (now Nablus in the West Bank) around the beginning of the 2nd century and died (executed) in Rome around 165, is a Christian apologist and philosopher. Of free birth, he was probably a Roman citizen and his family was polytheistic.
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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