Tuesday, 29th November 2022 — First Week of Advent — Year A — Behold, our Lord shall come with power; he will enlighten the eyes of his servants — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 10, 21-24

28th November - Saint James of La Marche was born in Monteprandone in the March of Ancona in Italy in 1391. When he thought about choosing his path, he considered becoming a Carthusian, but because of his relationship with the Franciscans, he decided to join the Order of Friars Minor of the Observance.

Monday, 28th November 2022 — First Week of Advent — Year A — Come and save us, Lord our God; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 8: 5-11

27 November - Saint Séverin de Paris is a hermit who lived in Paris in the 6th century. Attracted to the contemplative life, he spent a large part of his life locked up in a cell on the banks of the Seine, praying and meditating.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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