Second ordinary Sunday of the year: God has called us individually. The message of the three readings: God calls us to be his partners. Saint Augustine said: God created us without us, he cannot save us without us. Those who willingly and lovingly accept to live in the Lord will hear his voice calling them, and prosper in his grace. We humans are all called to holiness...

God wants this world to be his family. This Sunday, we will solemnly celebrate the appearance of the Lord to all mankind, the visit of the Magi to Jesus the Messiah, born as the Gospel tells us. The Magi were not Jews and did not know the prophecy; they were classed with the other nations, but it could be said that they were the kings of the infidels and pagans. The Magi are like Abraham, Abraham who was called by the Lord to leave his country for the land promised to him, inspired by faith. If we want to see and meet the Lord, we must go far with faith, will and courage...

A loving family, heaven on earth. This Sunday's first and second readings tell the story of Abraham and his wife Sarah's life of faith and God's promise to them, an old couple who believed in the Word of the Lord and became an extended family. If family life goes well, society will progress. The Gospel shows the obedience of St. Joseph and St. Mary to the law of faith and the law of the state, and this is the form of the Holy Family...

Christmas Day, 25 December: Solemn celebration of the birth of the Lord; the Son of God calls us to be his brothers and sisters; the "holy day" shines upon us, so come all the nations who worship the Lord, for today the great light has come down to earth. God is the Redeemer, the one who frees everyone from poverty, who will redeem freedom so that we can be called redeemed by the Lord, desired and not abandoned...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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