December 8, 2024 — Second Sunday 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 Luke (Lk 3: 1-6)
Naturally, children have a father and a mother. The disposition according to grace is the same: the children of the Church have God the Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother. Our Lady is never separated from her children, either on earth or when we leave this life. If anyone feels alone, let them remember that Our Lady is always there to help them... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
Paying tax is a way of showing that a person is a good citizen. Taxes are part of the elements that can be used to develop a city; when we pay taxes, we can freely express our opinions, and we are also part of the financial partners for development. The choice made by the Malagasy MPs regarding the State budget is a choice that does not bring good results, and it also neglects education, health and agriculture, which are the livelihoods of the Malagasy people. Mba ho vanona’ programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.
This is the attitude that wearies us in the face of life's challenges. Madagascar has a vast territory and natural resources, but everyone's attitude to developing them is not good. Young people no longer listen to adults; everyone needs to make an effort to ‘listen to each other’ to solve different problems. Many young people are discouraged by reality, and parents have a duty to guide young people along the right path... Radio Don Bosco's ‘Promoting women’ programme.
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.
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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