19 December - Pope Urban V was the 200th pope to head the Church from 1362 to 1370. On 10 March 1870, Pope Pius IX signed a decree for his beatification. He was born in 1310 at Grizac Castle. His real name was Guillaume de Grimoard.
Sunday, 18th December 2022 — Fourth Sunday of Advent — Year A — The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 1: 18-24
December 16 - Adelaide of Burgundy, sometimes called Alice, was born in Orbe (Urba) around the year 931. Daughter of King Rudolph II of Burgundy and Berthe of Swabia, she was married at a very young age to the Italian king Lothaire.
To take full advantage of health advice and sharing, throughout this year, three things must be remembered: first, self-medication must be avoided, because in medicine, drugs are, on the one hand, hand, prescribed according to the state of health of the patient, and on the other, to eradicate the disease and not the symptoms. Next, it is always better to have a family doctor who is familiar and knowledgeable about the patient's condition. Finally, it is always wise to consult only health professionals, trained and authorized to practice medicine.
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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