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.
Mary is the mother of mercy and has a worthy spirit. There is no doubt that Our Lady always begs and intercedes for us so that we may receive God's mercy. Saint Bernard used to say: if you want to offer something to God, however small, put it in Our Lady's hands... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
Jesus explained to the whole Church why it is said that the Holy Mary, before dying on the cross, entrusted her to her beloved disciple; as it is written in Saint John 19, 26-27: ‘When Jesus saw his mother and his beloved disciple standing beside him, he said to his mother, ’Woman, here is your child... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
In the beginning, Mary was a mother who gave birth, a mother who nourished, a mother who cared for Jesus, but later she seemed to be a disciple. The Eastern Church often presents Mary as the Guide. Her hands, her eyes, her actions and her whole life are a living catechesis, for Mary always advises and shows Jesus... Catechesis on ‘Prayer in common 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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