16 May - Luigi Orione was born in Pontecurone, in the Diocese of Tortone, on 23 June 1872. His parents were simple peasants, who had a certain influence on the village through their honesty and Christian fervour. During his childhood, Louis worked in the fields and attended school irregularly.

May 16, 2025 — Friday, Fourth Week of Easter — I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 14: 1-6)

15 May - Isidore the Laborer was born around 1070, near Madrid. Placed very young as a farm labourer, he worked for several masters. Faced with the arrival of the Saracens, he fled the Madrid region and continued his humble trade elsewhere.

May 15, 2025 — Thursday, Fourth Week of Easter — Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, you have loved us and freed us from our sins by your Blood — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 13: 16-20)

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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