On 9 October 2022, Pope Francis canonised Blessed Artemide Zatti, Coadjutor, Salesian of Don Bosco. The Holy Father called him "the Holy Nurse" and "the parent of all the poor". After his cure, Artemide Zatti's motto was: "I believed, I promised, I healed", which made him serve all the very poor sick. Biography of St Zatti with Fr Raheriarisoa Mamy Augustin, SDB
Parkinson's disease is a disease that affects the brain cells that produce the chemical called "dopamine". This has the function of stimulating the body. The brain is an organ that controls the whole body, so it needs attention. Foods that stimulate the production of "dopamine": bananas, chocolate, sesame, avocado, eggs, dairy products. Men are the most affected by Parkinson's disease, the average age is around 60 years and older. Symptoms: fatigue, decreased concentration, less enthusiasm for work, muscular hypertonia, difficulty in moving the body, tremors at rest, difficulty in speaking, poor writing...
08 October - Born into a family from Antioch around 430, Pélagée nicknamed Marguerite; either because of her great beauty or because she was always covered in pearls; joined a troupe of actresses in Antioch.
In the Old Testament, God spoke as a family when he created man: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" (Genesis 1,26). It is necessary to communicate clearly and not in a roundabout way in order to motivate and convince the person to achieve the common good. Catechesis on Discussions at home, 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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