Saint Blaise was a doctor in Sebaste, Armenia, his hometown, and he practised his art with extraordinary ability, great goodwill and piety. When the bishop of the city died, the acclamation of all the people designated him as his successor.
Many of us refuse to pray because we beg and beg, but it seems that our prayers go unheard. Often it seems scandalous to us that it goes unanswered, but it's worth noting that prayer is not a miracle but a conversation with God and that he always listens, but he does what is really helpful... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
February 3, 2025 — Monday, Fourth Week in Ordinary Time— A great prophet has arisen in our midst and God has visited his people — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 5: 1-20)
Preparing for the future is important for young people's lives and should not be neglected. Hatred and division are among the things that destroy young people; young people should not waste time on luxuries, but should give importance to useful things, such as learning and training... Appeal to young people to return to piety, the same for every family... Program “instant avec un prêtre”, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
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?’....
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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