To be religious and very zealous, we need to be able to manage time in daily life. It's not right to give priority to laziness and discouragement, especially when it comes to the grace we ask for. Often, it is the neglect resulting from poor preparation for meditation or contemplation that causes failure or inner aridity... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
Efforts seem fruitless, God seems silent, which causes aridity. As a result, we are discouraged because our prayers are not answered. God is always in our lives, encouraging us and listening to our prayers. Don't give up or get tired, but build faith in God, be patient when we pray... Catechesis on distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
Memory, mind and will, which are good foundations for prayer and meditation, help in the battle of prayer. Using the 5 senses is very enriching. Laziness can be overcome with willpower and joy, and willpower is one of the great forces that help us to concentrate in prayer... Catechesis on the Combat of Prayer with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
Prayer is a struggle, it's not just a luxury, and the Christian life is a real struggle, because there are many temptations that can disturb different thoughts. Prayer requires faith and hope. Prayer brings joy and peace. There is a battle to be faced, and in the face of prayer, we need to make an effort to concentrate and commit ourselves... Catechesis on the Battle of Prayer with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
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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