15 May - Isidore the Laborer was born around 1070, near Madrid. Placed very young as a farm labourer, he worked for several masters. Faced with the arrival of the Saracens, he fled the Madrid region and continued his humble trade elsewhere.

May 15, 2025 — Thursday, Fourth Week of Easter — Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, you have loved us and freed us from our sins by your Blood — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 13: 16-20)

14 May - St. Matthias replaced Judas among the Twelve Apostles. Chosen by lot from among those who accompanied Jesus, beginning with John's baptism and until the day he was taken from us (Ascension) (Acts 1, 22), he received the Holy Spirit with the others on the day of Pentecost. Nothing is known of his apostolic activity.

May 14, 2025 — Saint Matthias, Apostle — Feast — I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 15: 9-17)

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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