No one can say that they really know how to pray, but it is an ongoing effort. Even the disciples of Jesus who interacted with him for a long time still asked ‘please teach us to pray’. At that time, the ‘Our Father who art in heaven’ according to the Gospel was taught by Jesus, but today there are many forms of prayer taught by the Church... Catechesis on ‘Praying with the saints’, in collaboration with P. Marcel Ranivomanalina.
From the very beginning, the Church has called Saint Mary the Mother of God. Mary is a great example for all of us in the Church. The preface to the celebration of 8 December reveals the pure and undefiled mother, the virgin chosen by God to give birth to his children... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
Patience is needed, as Jesus teaches us in Luke 11:9, ‘the persistent request in prayer. Mary accepted the Lord's will and was a disciple; the power of Our Lady's ‘YES’ in her youth is always surprising. Our prayers to Our Lady are not in vain... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
Naturally, children have a father and a mother. The disposition according to grace is the same: the children of the Church have God the Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother. Our Lady is never separated from her children, either on earth or when we leave this life. If anyone feels alone, let them remember that Our Lady is always there to help them... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
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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