March 15 — Louise de Marillac was born on August 12, 1591, in Paris. From an old Auvergne family but only ennobled in 1569 in the person of her grandfather Guillaume de Marillac. The Dominican Sisters gave the young Louise the education usually given to young noble girls: to know God, to read, to write, to paint.

March 15, 2025 — Saturday, First Week of Lent — Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 5: 43-48)

March 16, 2025 — Second Sunday of Lent— From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, hear him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Luke 9: 28b-36)

March 14 — Saint Mathilde of Ringelheim, born around 896 and died on March 14, 968 in Quedlinburg, was the wife of Henri l'Oiseleur, the future king of East Francia (Germania). She is the mother of Otto I, founder of the Holy Roman Empire.

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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