God teaches us to bless: we bless one another and pray for one another. Show joy in learning about God, get rid of our weaknesses every day; ask for God's grace through prayer. A blessed heart cannot speak curses or bad words, but it speaks good and kind words... Catechesis on blessing, in collaboration with Fr Philippe Ranaivoarisoa.

September 29, 2024 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48)

26th Sunday of the Year - B: Who truly belongs to Christ; Open our hearts, Lord, so that we may obey the words of your Son. Everyone should be prophets, bringing the word of God. If it's not us but other people who come up with ideas to develop the Church, are we jealous or happy? Don't let personal interests dominate decisions about faith development. Money and wealth do not guarantee true happiness; money is necessary but it is intended to help, not for a purpose that might cause others and God to be forgotten. It is possible to use wealth to serve others, and that leads to true happiness...

 

Allergy is a hypersensitivity of the body to substances, generally harmless, present in the environment. These substances, known as allergens, can be found in the air, in food or in medicines, for example. There are four main types of allergy: respiratory allergies, food allergies, skin allergies and allergies to insect bites... Health hygiene’ programme on Radio Don Bosco.

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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