16 September - Cornelius became the twenty-first pope and succeeded Fabian, 14 months after the latter's death on January 20, 250. After Fabian's death, the persecution of Emperor Decius was so violent that Christians in Rome had to wait more than a year to elect a new bishop.

What needs to be done is human education, not animal training. So if he acts "error and fault", let him be informed of his error: teach him to reflect; show him the right path he should follow; but also to respect his "personal choice" because the human being is wise in freedom and not in oppression. Catechesis on the family, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Maria.

Friday, 16th September, 2022 — Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 8, 1-3

The "inner force" is the spirit which is the image of God, in us humans. If this "inner strength" is experienced and used, everyone's life will change completely. Program "mba ho vanona", in collaboration with General Ramakavelo Désiré.

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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