March 24 - Catherine of Sweden also named Catherine of Vadstena (1322-1381). Her mother is Saint Brigitte of Sweden and her father Ulf Gudmarson. She is the second daughter and the fourth of their eight children.
March 23, 2025 — Third Sunday of Lent— Repent, says the Lord; the kingdom of heaven is at hand — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Luke 13: 1-9)
It has been found that 90% of Malagasy households still use charcoal and firewood for cooking. This practice leads to accelerated deforestation in the areas concerned.
In the current context, marked by a health crisis, the difficulties of everyday life are intensifying and becoming more difficult to overcome. It is in this context that we must strengthen our commitment and resilience, cultivating patience and optimism. As part of the celebration of the Jubilee of the Sick, the Episcopal Commission for Health aims to give new impetus through faith, hope and patience to all those involved in the health sector, including patients, doctors, carers and relatives of the sick.
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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