Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw him, and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
Before the colonial period, the Malagasy and natural forests still existed and were good, but later it was ravaged and replaced by foreign trees. In the old days, there were few bush and forest fires and also the practice of cultivating on burnt land, the plants grew and became interdependent. Among the Malagasy trees: the orchid, the reddish mahogany, the jackfruit, the lilac, the baker and from within, the animals were more alive...
December 31, 2020 - 7th day of the Christmas octave - The Word became flesh, he established his dwelling among us. All who received him, gave him power to become children of God - Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St. John 1, 1-18
Wednesday 30 December 2020 - 6th day of the Christmas octave - Today the light shone on the earth. People of the universe, enter into the light of God. Come and worship the Lord! - Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 2, 36-40
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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