Plague is a disease of rats which is transmitted to humans by flea bites, by the saliva of plague victims, or by handling animals carrying the disease or infected with the plague. The plague season is between April and December, but it can develop throughout the year. Ovarian plague develops in 1-7 days, pectoral plague can develop in 24 hours, and septicemic plague is short-lived. Prevention: clean the surroundings and kill the rats. Plague is a notifiable disease...
29 October - Michel Rua was born on 9 June 1837. He is the youngest of nine siblings. In 1852 he entered the Oratorio of Valdocco. One day, Don Bosco told him that they were complementary. He was one of the first to whom Don Bosco told of his plan to found the Salesian congregation.
We have to confront our motivations to do something or the reasons why we don't do it. Jesus Christ dead and risen is the main criterion. It should be noted that it is not possible to make a decision in the midst of joy and sorrow, it should always be in peace. Catechesis on The Gift of Discernment, with P. Hermann Solonomenjanahary.
Saturday, 29th October 2022 — Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time — Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 14, 1. 7-11
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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