The way God created us as human beings drives us to seek Him. Within us, there is a deep desire, it may be a memory that leads us and motivates us to come out of ourselves, to take steps, to find the one who can give us this thirst and this desire. We pray because within us there is a desire for God. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.
Prayer comes from the heart, the foundation and place of human identity,’ said the Pope. It is the whole being that faces God when a person prays. "When people pray, they are communicating directly with God. Our heart is important before God; it is the heart that prays to God. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.
Prayer is a custom and a spiritual heritage for Christians because true Christians imitate Jesus Christ. Jesus prayed; even the apostles asked to learn how to pray. All the prayers of Christians, together or alone, come through Jesus. Prayer is a direct communication with God; it is there that we ask the Holy Spirit to direct us, who sustains us. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.
There may be times when we forget God, we may deliberately run away from him, but remember that even if we deliberately don't think about God or oppose him, he is always with us and never abandons us. The way God speaks to us is through conscience. It is God's voice that tells us what is right, what is proper, what is just. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.
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?’....
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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