April 22, 2024 — Monday, Fourth Week of Easter — I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 10: 1-10)

Silence is important in humans and in God. God's silence brings many benefits to human beings so that we can be patient. Not everything we ask of God has to be done. Silence is the characteristic that all Christians need in order to be able to work peacefully. Silence also allows us to listen to God's voice, particularly in prayer.

Choosing a spouse begins with trusting God; the spiritual comes before the physical. As Christians, we need to put all decisions about our lives in God's hands, especially the choice of a spouse who is right for us for life. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

Fourth Sunday of Easter: Jesus, the Good Shepherd; I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord, and I know my sheep and they know me. Jesus himself says that he is the Good Shepherd; it is he who lays down his life. The good shepherd is not a salaried worker, but a labourer: when he sees a dog, he will leave the sheep; his goal is the salary or the money, not the sheep entrusted to him. What society needs is someone who is charitable, who cares for the little ones and the most vulnerable, who seeks the common good and who is not selfish...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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