August 6, 2024 — The Transfiguration of the Lord — Feast — This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 9: 2-10)

As the Psalms tell us, we need to be simple and honest when we pray. Being "simple and honest" does not require people to be hypocritical, disguised, hiding handicaps; there is no need to repair and improve appearance, i.e. if we are talking about prayer, there is no need for these providers of "beauty" and "aesthetics" because God does not need "make-up" or things to be repaired. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

August 5, 2024 — Monday, Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time — One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 14: 13-21)

18th Sunday of the Year - B : God is a sustaining parent; If anyone loves me, he will keep my words, and be loved by my Father, and we will come to him and dwell with him. Those who come to Jesus Christ will never hunger again, and those who believe in Him will never thirst. Complaining is a daily characteristic of young people at puberty, they can't accept the situation, they don't realize what's good for them, and they rebel and rebel against their parents like the one mentioned in the first reading, which is the character of the people before Moses. The name of this heavenly bread comes from the Hebrew word “manna - o”, which means “what is it”...

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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