August 17, 2024 — Saturday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 19: 13-15)
In the Old Testament, the word "Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel" is used only three times, including the word "Israel". Advice when we practice the Holy Eucharist that we practice the method and sacrifice of Elijah 1 Kings 18, 20,-39. "Answer me, Lord, answer me". Elijah was a famous person in the way of prayer, against injustice. Prayer sends us out to serve those around us. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Élie.
August 16, 2024 — Friday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time — Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 19: 3-12)
In his prayer, Elijah invokes the God of his ancestors who had made a covenant of peace with them and who never ceased to renew the promise in that covenant. Not only did he build the house of the Lord, but he led the people to look back and helped them to move forward in depth, giving importance to the past. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with P. Ramamonjisoa Herizo Élie.
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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