Each Bishop, as Vicar of Christ, has the pastoral care of the local Church entrusted to him, but he also shares in the communion of authority with all his brothers in the episcopal rank the care of the whole Church. The Bishop is anointed in the succession of the Apostles... Catechism on the Development of the Liturgy in the Dioceses, with Fr. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
Through the ministry of the anointed ministers, especially the Bishops and Priests, the presence of Christ, as Head of the Church, is made visible in the midst of the family of believers. In the beautiful words of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, the Bishop is like a living image of God the Father... Catechism on the Development of the Liturgy in the Dioceses, with Fr. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
The priesthood of the anointed or according to the hierarchy of Bishops and Priests, and the common priesthood of all the faithful, although "each having its own particular way, both sides participate in the one priesthood of Christ", yet, while being distinct in their nature, they are "organized to complement each other"... Catechism on the Development of the Liturgy in the Dioceses, with Fr. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
Christians go to a place to celebrate the Eucharist together. The Body of Christ himself is the presiding Head, who is the first author of the Eucharist. He is the high priest of the New Covenant. Everyone actively plays their part in the celebration: readings, distribution of communion... Catechism on the development of the Liturgy in the Dioceses, with Fr. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
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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.
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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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