In his prayer, Elijah invokes the God of his ancestors who had made a covenant of peace with them and who never ceased to renew the promise in that covenant. Not only did he build the house of the Lord, but he led the people to look back and helped them to move forward in depth, giving importance to the past. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with P. Ramamonjisoa Herizo Élie.
August 15, 2024 — 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)
When Elijah pleaded with God, saying: "Listen to me, Lord, listen to me" so that these people would accept that You are the Lord God and that only You can turn their hearts around again. Fire poured out and burnt the sacrifice, and the wood, the stones, the earth and the surrounding waters dried up. Fire symbolises God's purifying power. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.
August 14, 2024 — Wednesday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time — God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 18: 15-20)
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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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