Saturday, 19th November 2022 — Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time — Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 20, 27-40

Pope Francis urged young people to follow the path of Mary, on the occasion of World Youth Day celebrated on the feast of Christ the King. The message, which is entitled "Mary arose and went in haste" (Lk 1:39), is an invitation to young people to bring Jesus to others, "taking care of others, building fraternal communities with others, realizing dreams of peace". Presentation of the message of the Holy Father to young people by Fr. Jean Luc Ratovonjanahary

18th November - Odon is born around 882. He comes from a noble Frankish family. He was sent to the court of the Count of Anjou, then to that of the Duke of Aquitaine William I the Pious to receive an education as a knight. He learned music and dialectics in Paris, where he was a pupil of Rémi, Bishop of Auxerre.

It is not enough to follow the commandments of God, but it is also necessary to abandon everything to be ready to follow him. Because the new path is required by the Gospel, the path is clear, that is to say, get rid of ephemeral wealth, the latter only bring happiness on earth. Catechesis on the way to freedom, with P. Randriamampandry Wagner.

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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