Category: Gospel
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Sunday, 31st July, 2022 — Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 12, 13-21

Category: Hygiene and health
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During the winter months, joint pain increases. Symptoms: joint pain, swelling, limited movement. Osteoarthritis should not be massaged because it can cut the small tendons that connect the two bones. There are two types of arthropathy: arthritis or an attack of infection on the joints; and the second is osteoarthritis, which is a destruction of the cartilage. Causes: trauma, old age, hepatitis virus (inflammation of the liver).

Category: Saint of the day
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30 July - Peter Chrysologus, or Peter of Ravenna, born around 380 in Imola, is a theologian, adviser to Pope Leo I. Above all a pastor, he preached a lot, which earned him the name Chrysologus (Golden Word). He was declared Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIII in 1729.

Category: Deepening faith
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Everyone must be careful, in the face of groups that represent "the state of tyranny". The government should prioritize the common good. It is always necessary: consultation and exchange, the distribution of power. Christian values are always put forward. Catechesis on government and its duties, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

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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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