During the Advent period, the Catholic Church uses a sign called the Advent wreath, made up of 4 candles lit on each of the four Sundays before Christmas. These candles represent the four weeks of ‘Advent’, with one candle lit each Sunday and the number of lights corresponding to the week. Three of the candles must be purple and the one used in the third week must be pink.
In the beginning, Mary was a mother who gave birth, a mother who nourished, a mother who cared for Jesus, but later she seemed to be a disciple. The Eastern Church often presents Mary as the Guide. Her hands, her eyes, her actions and her whole life are a living catechesis, for Mary always advises and shows Jesus... Catechesis on ‘Prayer in common with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
5 years ago, Hary's family had an accident, his parents died as a result and their wealth was also destroyed, so the survivors became 4-mi. The police noticed a strange case of kidnapping and launched an investigation. Children in the Bas neighbourhood were targeted and Hary was one of those kidnapped.
The level of education in Madagascar is inadequate, particularly in the humanities. Programmes need to be improved to help children and young people prepare for future careers such as agriculture, architecture, business... Particular emphasis should be placed on ‘Civics’ and ‘Humanities’ courses... Instant with a priest’, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
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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