22 June - Born as Pontius Meropius Anicius, he was part of one of the wealthiest families in Bordeaux. His tutor was the poet Ausone. He was consul suffect in 379. Like St. Ambrose of Milan, he passed from a political career to an ecclesiastical vocation.

Priests, under the authority of the bishop, sanctify and care for the portion of the Lord's flock entrusted to them. Always seeking and caring for the good of the people of God, together with the bishop, he must not slacken his hand or lose heart and spirit in his diocese in this pursuit of the good of the flock entrusted to him... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

21 June - A member of the illustrious House of Gonzaga, Louis de Gonzaga was born on 9 March 1568 in Castiglione delle Stiviere, under the Republic of Venice, Italy. He was the first son of Ferdinand I Gonzaga, lord and then Marquis of Castiglione and Marta Tana de Santena, and the eldest of a family of ten children. His mother takes special care of his religious education.

The sacrament of reconciliation and relief is transmitted to Christians: Christians who regret their sins and feel that they suffer for them, and who have the desire to be reconciled with God through the sacrament of reconciliation because of the full authority given to them. The bishop is never alone, since the priests who accompany him are always there... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

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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