August 31 - Raymond Nonnat, born in 1204 in Portell, Catalonia, was nicknamed nonnat (from the Latin non natus, meaning unborn), because he was born just after his mother's death in childbirth.

August 31 - Aristide of Athens is a Christian apologist of the first century. An Athenian philosopher, he converted to Christianity and was one of the first to respond with his pen to the attacks on the Christian religion at the beginning of the 2nd century.

Education in Catholic schools has a decisive role in the call of God. According to the Council: teachers and those responsible for Catholic education must strive to help young people to recognize the call of God. Catechesis on "Nurturing for the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

Wednesday, 31st August, 2022 — Twenty-second week in Ordinary Time — The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim liberty to captives — Gospel of Jesus Christ accordin to Saint Luke 4, 38-44

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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