Monday, January 16, 2023 — Second Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 2: 18-22

To summarize the various major councils, here are the things that were considered and decided. Those of Jerusalem (49/50) studied in depth how to follow the Law of the Jews. It was therefore decided that people from other countries who repented, were baptized and became Christians did not need to be "circumcised" in order to follow the Jewish law. In Nicaea I (325) it was defined about the Incarnate Word, and it said that Jesus is really the Son of God, one way with the Father (Homousis), and the true God, this was done to oppose the Arianism.

Sunday, January 15, 2023 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To those who accepted him, he gave power to become children of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 1: 29-34

It is forbidden to massage or apply painkillers to the back area if it is painful. Before any action is taken regarding treatment, it should be clear what the cause of the illness or pain is. The spine is a set of bones that keep a person upright and moving, they can be 32 or 33. The back and spine are sensitive. The spine is divided into four parts: the upper part of the neck with 7 bones; the second is those facing the chest with 12 bones; the lumbar 5 bones, the lower part continues with the pelvis, 9 bones...

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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