July 10, 2024 — Wednesday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe in the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 1-7)
There are at least three stories that show Jacob's cunning and cleverness: firstly, he took Esau's birthright, secondly, he took his father's blessing, if you remember, he brought food to his father to receive his blessing, and finally. thirdly, he became very rich. The name "Jacob" means an intelligent man, a skilled worker... Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
July 9, 2024 — Tuesday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 9: 32-38)
The name JACOB means working with skill; JACOB is the embodiment of our lives. Patience and agility are good assets for us. Grace, ingenuity and patience simply come from God, the Creator of the world. There can be conflicts between children or even between twins, and this can become a great difference of opinion. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
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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