The spiritual masters of the past opposed contemplation to action and emphasised God's vocation as a means of escaping from the world, its problems and its luxuries, in order to isolate and sanctify oneself completely through prayer. However, the feeling in Jesus Christ recounted in the Gospels did not pit contemplation against action... Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
Anthony the Great, Also known as Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Hermit, or Anthony of the Desert, is a monk considered the father of Christian monasticism. His life is known to us through the account of his life by Athanasius of Alexandria around 360.
Many of Jesus‘ disciples did not clearly understand his teachings and left him; there was also Judas’ conspiracy to betray him; but then Jesus began to speak clearly about his suffering and death. In this situation, Jesus went up the mountain with his three disciples and was transfigured... Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
Marcel 1st, Native of Rome, was the 30th pope of the catholic church from May 27, 308 to January 309, He succeeded Marcellin (296-304) after four years of vacancy of the pontifical siege, at a time when the persecutions against Christians were very great.
“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
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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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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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