Monday, March 21, 2022 — Third week of Lent — I hope in the Lord, and I await his word near the Lord is love, the abundance of redemption — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 4, 24-30

It was the first so-called “encyclical” document: sent by Pope John 23, to all human beings of good will. It is an encyclical reminding those who have the right to live and to choose their religion, their way of life. Catechism on social pastoral work, with Fr. Randrianomenjatovo Fenohasina Dorysse.

Sunday, March 20, 2022 — Third Sunday of Lent — Convert, says the Lord, for the Kingdom of Heaven is very near — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 13, 1-9

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by "Koch's bacillus" or BK virus, which untreated patients transmit and spread through the air. The parts where the disease can appear in many forms: in the chest, in the lungs or externally, on the skin, in the bones, in the lymph nodes. Symptoms: 2 weeks of cough, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, bloody mucus. The duration of the treatment which is free is about six months.

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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