Monday, January 23, 2023 — Third 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. 3: 22-30)
The Council of Constantinople II (553) confirmed the condemnation of earlier heresies (concerning the Holy Trinity, Christology), while recalling the definitions made by the previous council. The heresies of Origen were condemned, as well as the three known ideas of Nestorianism. The real goal of reconciling Christians was not achieved because there were disagreements (Rome, Africa, Antioch). The three theological bishops belonging to the Antiochian school were condemned: Theodore of Mopsuestis († 428), Theodoret of Cyr († c. 466) and Ibas of Edessa († 457).
God's third commandment: 'I am the Lord your God: observe Sunday, do not work, but serve God'. The second commandment of the Church: 'Attend mass or worship on Sundays and holy days consecrated by the Church, unless there is an important reason'. God calls the baptised on Sundays to pray. Catechesis on Sunday observance, in collaboration with Fr Wagner Randriamampandry.
Sunday, January 22, 2023 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 4: 12-23
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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