Bary's parents died in an unspecified accident; what could be described as an earthquake appeared and engulfed his relatives. There are 120 people living in Tsiafajavona, 30 of them are missing as a result of the disaster, 10 people are still alive, while the other 80 people are trapped under the ground and have not been able to get out. The dead villagers were buried in one place and a willow tree grew near the place; the tree bleeds as soon as it is cut. This place was protected, with the inscription: "Prohibited place".
Mary, having lived her life to the full as a gift, is a woman of all times, including our own. She's always relevant, never grows old and goes out of fashion. We can think of her beside us, in our trials, suffering and anxieties, because she suffered them. She is now our effective help and support. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Eight.
Pride and greed are among the seven deadly sins of others, but jealousy is related to them. These negative traits are found in the social world and they harm many things. Many people do not accept suggestions from friends around them, but display a bad character full of pride. Many rich people are greedy and do not care about the common good.
Mary is a woman gathered in God but not isolated from men, their lives and their history. She is in silence because she is impermanent and cordial, listening to the word of God and the words of men. Her silence makes possible her listening and her discernment in order to identify, among the many words, the one that really counts. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Seven.
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.
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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