August 28 - Augustin of Hippo, born November 13, 354 in Thagaste, the present Souk Ahras, Algeria, and died August 28, 430 in Hippo, is a Roman Christian philosopher and theologian of the upper class. Along with Ambrose of Milan, Jerome of Stridon and Gregory the Great, he is one of the four Fathers of the Western Church and one of the thirty-six Doctors of the Church.

About the value of the family, the Second Vatican Council declared: “It is the duty of all Christians, without exception, to cultivate the vocation of God ... Families can do the most when they have faith and faith. love for God. Catechesis on "Nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

Sunday, 28th August, 2022 — Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time — Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 14, 1. 7-14

The location of the kidney: behind the abdomen, to the left and right of the spine. A human being generally has two kidneys, but there are those who have only one, but this organ functions well. The function of the kidneys: filter the elements transported by the blood, balance the water needs, preserve the minerals necessary for the organism, balance the acid necessary for the organism, produce hormones. Symptoms of kidney disease: bloody urine, micturition, feeling tired, abdominal or back pain, joint pain, frequent urination

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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