We see through the three figures (Jesus, Peter, Paul) that courage engenders zeal for a goal. Courage, however, is the product of love, faith, trust, and even hope. Catechesis on Courage, with Fr. Jean-Luc Ratovonjanahary.
Every man experiences evil, around him and in himself. This experience is felt in the relationship between man and woman. In his mercy, God has not forsaken sinful man. After the fall, marriage helps to overcome withdrawal into oneself, selfishness, the quest for one's own pleasure, and to open up to others, to mutual help, to giving of oneself.
Sunday July 25 will be celebrated the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, by the initiative of Pope Francis. The Church of the whole world is in union with them by saying this prayer:
The story of Saint Paul is also a case of courage. Paul, He said: "Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel" (I Cor 9, 16). Saint Paul was a persecutor of Christians. He was, but he changed when Jesus appeared to him. As a human being, it was difficult for him to do that, because his fellow persecutors were pointing fingers at him, but he was very bold and ready to preach Jesus Christ. Catechesis on Courage, with Fr. Jean-Luc Ratovonjanahary.
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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