Since the Council of Vienna, France (1311-1312), Pope Clement V, abolished the so-called "Order" of the Knights Templar, a type of monks and warriors, defending the Holy Land and opposing the enemies of the faith (this was approved by the pope on 29 March 1139). This Council also condemned the error of the Beguards regarding their teaching on spiritual perfection. It was clearly stated that the soul of man is one of the things that are constituted and completely united to it (this was done in opposition to John Olivi's Peter).
Remember that an idle person is someone who sits around and does not do good work, does not look for something to do. St. Paul said: "If a person does not want to work, he should not eat. Consequently, God does not like a life of idleness, because it leads us to many sins. Not only that, but it leads others into temptation. Catechesis on Idleness, with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent.
Sunday, February 19, 2023 — Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him —
Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 5: 38-48)
Let us not be surprised or moved by the reality in which we live each day, but let us be dedicated because service is a Christian mission. We must not only be emotional, but we must surrender ourselves to renew the whole of life. Christ not only had mercy on us when he saw us fall into sin, but he sacrificed himself completely to save us. Catechesis on Idleness, with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent.
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.
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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