There are at least three stories that show Jacob's cunning and cleverness: firstly, he took Esau's birthright, secondly, he took his father's blessing, if you remember, he brought food to his father to receive his blessing, and finally. thirdly, he became very rich. The name "Jacob" means an intelligent man, a skilled worker... Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
The name JACOB means working with skill; JACOB is the embodiment of our lives. Patience and agility are good assets for us. Grace, ingenuity and patience simply come from God, the Creator of the world. There can be conflicts between children or even between twins, and this can become a great difference of opinion. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
Pope Francis calls us: let's imitate Abraham, let's learn to pray with faith; let's listen to God, walk with him, talk to each other. This may even make us think that when we pray, we can even get angry with God. This is a form of prayer, because only a son can be angry with his father. Catechesis on Abraham's prayer with Fr. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
Pope Francis says: Abraham's prayer is manifested in action. Prayer records in life and in history communion with God, celebrating the graces of God that he has offered. Our prayers should lead us to welcome others: the homeless, refugees, which today is a troubling event. Catechesis on Abraham's prayer with Fr. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
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