May 18, 2023 — Thursday, Ascension of the Lord — Year A — Solemnity — Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 28: 16-20)

Even if the child does not know about corruption, there is already an education that can be done so that he does not tend to it. Even if the child is not informed about corruption, it is the way of acting towards him that must be taken care of so that he does not lean towards it. Corruption is not just about money, but there are many forms of corruption, including the communication channel, so this is where attitude education comes in, it starts from a young age...

It is the habit of rumor mongers and false reporters to find ways to repeat the message or rumor they want to spread, so that many will believe it and give the impression that what they say is true and real news. Do not help the wicked, but raise them up as witnesses (Exodus 23:1). Catechesis on the spread of rumors, in collaboration with Fr. Randriamiandririnirinarivo Eric Franck - SDB

Mary is not a woman of many and beautiful words, she has something more important to do than look after her own image and visibility. Her person is not exhausted in what she appears, but lives what she is in truth. She knows that she must cultivate the authenticity and depth of her love for the Son of God and for hers, for every sister and brother, present and future. She knows that when there is love, it spreads itself and finds a genuine way to make itself visible. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Three.

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

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?’....

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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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