October 27, 2024 — Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 10: 46-52)

30th Sunday of the Year - B : Jesus Christ is a merciful mediator and healer; I am the light of the world, says the Lord: those who follow me will have the light of life. Jesus changed the hearts of his people, and faith is the greatest healer. We are spiritually blind and in need of a healer; the veil is too thick to cover the inner vision that enlightens us. We see God as an image of God, not GOD ALMIGHTY, which prevents us from serving God with a happy heart. True faith is the real power to stand up to meet Christ and work with others, not to be a dominant person, not to be selfish, but to take God's calling seriously...

Stroke is a sudden failure of brain function due to a blockage of the blood supply to the brain. Anyone can be affected by a ‘stroke’; it is the result of a blockage in the blood vessels that will not circulate properly or that the blood vessels are too hard. There are two types of stroke: 1- ischaemic stroke (blockage of the blood vessels); 2- haemorrhagic stroke (rupture of a blood vessel), both of which leave negative effects... Hygiene and health’ programme in collaboration with Radio Don Bosco.

The prayer of praise helps us, and the catechism defines it. Praise is a form of prayer that directly recognises that God is God. Praise sings to him only for himself, glorifies him, and God is behind what he does because he is him. Praise contributes to the happiness of the pure heart that believes in Him through faith... Catechesis on the prayer of praise, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotoarisoa Sedera Joseph.

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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