Tuesday, 26th July, 2022 — Seventeenth week in Ordinary Time — The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live for ever — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 13, 36-43

July 25 - James of Zebedee, or James the Greater, one of the Twelve, brother of the apostle John, is mentioned in the Synoptic Gospels. The two brothers are like fishermen on Lake Tiberias who leave their boat to follow Jesus. He is called Major to differentiate him from James of Alpheus, another of the Twelve.

If the rulers and those given authority do work that deviates from the way of the church, let the people not dismiss what the common good demands impartially. Citizens can protect their rights and those of their fellow citizens by opposing abuses of power as defined by law and the gospel. Catechesis on government and its duties, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Monday, 25th July, 2022 — Saint James, Apostle — I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 20, 20-28

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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