Our prayers with Jesus Christ are effective and reach the FATHER. What happened at the great moment of Jesus' baptism in the Jordan was the result of his concentration, prayer and closeness to the FATHER, and his prayer opened the heavens. The celebration of the sacrament of Baptism requires attention, for it is a true prayer, and the liturgical guidelines must be respected... Catechesis on Jesus, man of prayer, in collaboration with P. Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
Jesus Christ prays with God's sinful people. We are not alone when we pray, said Pope Francis, but Jesus Christ always prays with us, and that's why he is a person of prayer. This is confirmed by the sign of the cross we make every time we begin a prayer calling on God the Holy Trinity to join us in prayer... Catechesis on Jesus, man of prayer, in collaboration with P. Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
When Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptised in order to share his life with his fellow Jews, did Jesus want to teach us that he is God who comes to repent, especially as we who are children of sin and have inherited sin, will not be baptised? Jesus was not baptised in water to sanctify himself, but he sanctified the water of the Jordan... Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
People who realised their sins came to John the Baptist to be baptised,’ said the Pope. ’Those who are baptised receive forgiveness of their sins because they are part of the sacrament of forgiveness and repentance. Jesus, baptised, participates in the prayers of the people and prays with us. Prayer was the first thing Jesus did when he began his public ministry... Catechesis on Jesus, man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
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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