March 06 — Saint Colette was born in Corbie in 1381 and died on March 06, 1447, in Gand in Belgium. This period corresponds to the division of the Church better known as the "Great Western Schism" which took place between 1387 and 1417 due to the existence of three popes, one in Rome, another in Avignon and a last one in Pisa.

The Christian is a sovereign priesthood, and Christ is the cupbearer, priest of God the Father. Those who have been baptized are sanctified as temples of the Holy Spirit and holy priests to offer sacrifices and declare the authority of him who sent them out of darkness into light. All followers of Christ are witnesses to Christ in the world... Catechesis on The prayer of Jesus, the prayer of the priest with P. Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

05 March — Jean-Joseph de la Croix was born in Ischia in 1654. At the age of 16, he chose the religious path by entering the Discaled Friars Minors. During 30 years, he travelled all over Italy to enforce the reforms brought by Peter of Alcàntara in the life of priests in Spain.

It is important to emphasise that the New Testament does not speak of the priests we know today as Christians, but only of priests according to the Jewish way; Jesus Christ is both one of the Priests according to the Jewish way and according to the Christian way. In the beginning, Christians were still involved in the ‘cult’ of Judaism... Catechesis on The prayer of Jesus, the prayer of the priest with P. Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

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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