December 15, 2024 — Third Sunday of Advent— The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 3: 10-18)

3rd Sunday - Year D, coming of the Lord: God never abandons, but loves; The Spirit of the Lord is within me: he has sent me to bring the good news to the poor. The third Sunday of the coming of the Lord is called ‘Joy Sunday’, and this is confirmed by the opening hymn for this Sunday, which says ‘Rejoice in the Lord always! Yes, I say rejoice still! for the Lord is near! The Philippians are a church founded by Saint Paul, who encouraged them to rejoice in the Lord always. Saint Paul is a great example for us, he always rejoices even when there are trials, and he lives the faith, which is also what it means to be a Christian...

December 14, 2024 — Saturday, Second Week of Advent — Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: All flesh shall see the salvation of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 17: 9a, 10-13)

The Eucharistic sacrifice we celebrate is our ultimate union with the divine service of the Church in heaven. It is here that we are encouraged by the unity of the soul and that we remember the glorious Mary, the eternal Virgin, as well as Saint Joseph and the Apostles, the martyrs and all the saints... Catechesis on ‘Praying with the saints’, in collaboration with P. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

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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