Mark was not an apostle, but according to the Acts of the Apostles, he accompanied St. Paul and Barnabas on Paul's first missionary journey, but deserted and returned to Jerusalem. He was a close associate of Paul. Matthew was one of the 12 apostles, some do not mention him directly as Matthew but call him Levi... Catechism of the New Testament, with P. Flavien Andriamirijanirina.
The Gospel comes from the Apostles and its content is the preaching of the Apostles. The church has held and holds that the origin of the four gospels is the Apostles. The things preached by the Apostles according to the command of Christ, transmitted by the Apostles and their contemporaries, due to the blessing of the Spirit of God, are the foundation of the Christian faith... Catechism on the New Testament, with P. Flavien Andriamirijanirina.
After Jesus' resurrection, Saint Mary's presence took on special significance for the Church and Christians. She is the Holy Mother who transmits God's message through her apparitions. The Blessed Virgin Mary is a model of holiness, characterised by her kindness and devotion. Mary is the symbol of women who never lose their place in serving and preaching the good news... Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with Fr. Hervé Solofoarimanana.
A great hope motivated the Blessed Virgin Mary to face the persecution of her Son, even as her Son Jesus walked the path of death. The faith of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Apostles, disciples of Jesus, is also a reflection of the faith of Christians today. Jesus accomplished indiscriminate salvation, fulfilling God's will; Saint Mary is the spiritual mother of all believers... Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with Fr. Hervé Solofoarimanana.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
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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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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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