Living people have to work, and there are many teachings from the Church on the importance of work. The first shepherd who saw the birth of God's child was a person who worked as a shepherd; in the same way, the magi who studied the stars and had precious offerings, in other words, they were not vain people. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
The reason for the incarnation of Jesus" is to accomplish the work of salvation. According to the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed, we say: "For us men, and for our salvation, he came down from heaven; by the Holy Spirit he took flesh from the Virgin Mary and became man. If you really believe in Jesus as a human being: try to be worthy of him. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
There are many ways in which parents pass on the great mystery of the incarnation to their children if we are talking about the family: because God came and was born as a baby, it is a children's party and toys are presented to show it, but the real basis of salvation and history is hidden because of these gifts. Parents have a duty to provide information and explanations about what is said in the Holy Scriptures. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
The mystery of the Incarnation: Revealing God's identity: He is faithful to fulfilling what he promised through the prophet Isaiah, who can see in Emmanuel, who will be born of a virgin, the blessing for the people. This great mystery is what we are celebrating now, so it is not limited to a single day, 25 December, because it is a whole history of salvation. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
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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