September 14 - Christian liturgical calendars include different Feasts of the Cross, all of which celebrate the Cross that served for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While Good Friday commemorates the Passion of Christ and his crucifixion, these feast days honor the Cross itself as an instrument of salvation.

13 September - John Chrysostome was born in Antioch between 344 and 349. His family, Christian, belonged to the Antiochian bourgeoisie. His father, an officer in the Syrian army, lost his life while John was still a child. He is then raised by his mother.

September 12 - The celebration of the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary comes from a city in Spain, New Castile, for the first time in 1513. The celebration was abolished by Pope Pius V in 1570 and restored by Pope Sixtus V, and celebrated on September 17.

11 September - Adelphe de Remiremont was the grandson of Saint Romaric, his date of birth is not known. He became abbot of the monastery of Saint-Mont (Vosges) upon the latter's death on December 3, 653.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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