August 11, 2024 — Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time — I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 6: 41-51)

 

Jesus Christ was a Jew; that is to say, he followed Jewish customs and the Jewish religion; so he was one of those who used the Psalms a great deal in his life. For example, on Holy Thursday, it is said that after Jesus had eaten with his disciples and established the Eucharist, he and his friends sang a song of praise; in the same way, Jesus on the cross spoke many words taken from the Psalms. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

August 10, 2024 — Saint Lawrence, Deacon and martyr — Feast — Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 12: 24-26)

The Psalm was a prayer in the Jewish temple; the starting point of its writings was the world around the temple. The Psalms did not end as prayers in the temple, but continued in the synagogues of each village. The Psalms played an important role in the Jewish religion, choosing not a place but a Temple or Synagogue... Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

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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