Saturday, 30th July, 2022 — Seventeenth week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 14, 1-12
The spirit that divides and destroys communion must be eradicated. This requires behavior worthy of everyone to promote synodality: dialogue, attentive listening, mutual respect, self-discipline, humility. Exhortation of Mgr Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Antananarivo, on the behavior required of the Church for synodality.
Doing good work as a legacy for generations is lived every day. We thought what we didn't need was waste and we throw it away, but there are still ways to use it: for example, kitchen waste can be composted; waste water from feed washes can produce grubs as poultry feed; The seeds of the fruit can be used in the garden nursery; animal manure is transformed into “biogas”; tree trunks and leaves to improve “permaculture”; The "plastic" can be used as a pot for growing vegetables and fruits. This is what we're going to do: we're leaving a legacy for the next generation while taking care of the environment.
29 July - Martha is the sister of Lazarus, and of Mary Magdalene. They lived in Bethany where Martha was the mistress of the house. Of great goodness she distinguished herself for her devotion to the needy and her great hospitality to the Saviour and his disciples.
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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