August 15, 2023 — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Solemnity — Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 1: 39-56)

The work of government is also mentioned in the Bible when Jesus Christ called the tax collectors. Matthew was a tax collector who was called by Jesus Christ and accepted as he did the work according to the responsibility entrusted to him. The publicans were civil servants, tax collectors in the ports, demanding exorbitant taxes, but accepting to transform themselves into fishers of men. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

August 14, 2023 — Monday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — God has called you through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 17: 22-27)

Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh and the flesh made bread; he is the seed sown, the seed received in the Eucharist. The baptised Christian is the place where this Eucharist is sown, where faith and hope live on. We can say that the faithful are fertile ground, especially if they actively receive communion and the sacrament of confession. Piety, charity and friendship are the reservoirs of water used to irrigate the faith so that it can grow.

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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