Those who pray never leave the world behind. If prayer does not take in the joys and sorrows, the hopes and anxieties of humanity, it becomes a ‘decorative’ activity, a superficial, theatrical attitude, an intimist attitude. We all need interiority: to withdraw into a space and a time devoted to our relationship with God; but this does not mean running away from reality. Catechesis on intercessory prayer, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.
24th Sunday of the Year: Suffering has value; I will call you friends, says the Lord; for I have told you all that I have heard from my Father. The nature of the servants of God will be shown in the first reading, which is written in the book of Isaiah the prophet: this reading is one of the songs of the servants of God. The servant of God is a model and exemplary person. The way in which Jesus showed himself to be Christ is by offering himself, the mystery of Easter: suffering, death, resurrection...
September 15, 2024 — Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time — May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 8: 27-35)
FARMADA Network: To standardise training with public participation or ‘mass training’ The network of agricultural and rural trainers of Madagascar or FARMADA is in the process of standardising training. On 7 September 2024, FARMADA brought together those from the relevant ministries, the National Assembly, decision-makers in rural development policy and the decentralised public, the mayor, those from FARMADA....
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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