Sunday, 30th October 2022 — Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 19, 1-10

Plague is a disease of rats which is transmitted to humans by flea bites, by the saliva of plague victims, or by handling animals carrying the disease or infected with the plague. The plague season is between April and December, but it can develop throughout the year. Ovarian plague develops in 1-7 days, pectoral plague can develop in 24 hours, and septicemic plague is short-lived. Prevention: clean the surroundings and kill the rats. Plague is a notifiable disease...

29 October - Michel Rua was born on 9 June 1837. He is the youngest of nine siblings. In 1852 he entered the Oratorio of Valdocco. One day, Don Bosco told him that they were complementary. He was one of the first to whom Don Bosco told of his plan to found the Salesian congregation.

We have to confront our motivations to do something or the reasons why we don't do it. Jesus Christ dead and risen is the main criterion. It should be noted that it is not possible to make a decision in the midst of joy and sorrow, it should always be in peace. Catechesis on The Gift of Discernment, with P. Hermann Solonomenjanahary.

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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