We celebrate Saints Fabian and Sebastian on this January 20. Saint Sebastian was originary of Narbonne, in Gaule, lived, according to the Christian faith, in the third century. Fabian was a bishop of Roma from January 10, 236 to January 20,250, and the 20th pope of the catholic church.
Prayer is a struggle, it's not just a luxury, and the Christian life is a real struggle, because there are many temptations that can disturb different thoughts. Prayer requires faith and hope. Prayer brings joy and peace. There is a battle to be faced, and in the face of prayer, we need to make an effort to concentrate and commit ourselves... Catechesis on the Battle of Prayer with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
During the month of January, a lot of chaos can arise in the family, which is also called ‘the month of troubles’, so you have to be careful what you do. Neighbours are supposed to support and educate each other. When we are angry, let's avoid swearing and cursing at those opposite. Mindset and attitude are at the root of poverty in Madagascar... Programme ‘instant avec un prêtre’, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
Saint Maris, his wife Sainte Martha and their son Saints Audifax and Abacum were martyrs in Roma in 270, during the Aurelian persecution, ender its ruler Claudius II Gothicus.
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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