It is the Church's responsibility to approve and defend the principles of religious movements. But it does not stop there, because it is also important, in exercising the authority that God has given to the Church, to receive the public vows made by religious during the celebration of the Eucharist. Being religious, a quality reserved for God... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
Religious orders are governed by local authorities, bodies approved by the bishop under the authority of the bishop of the diocese in which they operate. A religious order governed solely by the bishop of Rome is an order in which the pope directly approves the religious order, which is entirely dependent on the Vatican, that is, on the pope, as head of the Church... Catechesis on religious orders, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
Religious follow this advice and take public vows so that the people of God can hear them. Religious orders have superiors who send them out; dioceses have bishops who send them to their places of work. Religious organizations receive and implement the rules of life proposed by the founders of the organization after they have been carefully organized and studied... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
The Pope's approval shows that the Church endorses the position of a religious association. It is the duty of the Church and religious communities to care for God's people and lead them to a good life. It is also their duty to establish laws and govern wisely according to the Gospel; to encourage organizations to build up the Body of Christ... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
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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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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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