In the ‘Our Father’, we also pray for simpler gifts, for everyday gifts, such as ‘daily bread’ - which also means health, a house, a job, everyday things; and this also means for the Eucharist, which is necessary for life in Christ. Catechesis on the prayer of petition, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana
Christian prayer is fully human - we pray as human beings, as we are - and it includes praise and supplication. Indeed, when Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he did so with the ‘Our Father’, so that we place ourselves in a relationship of filial trust with God and address all our requests to him. Catechesis on the prayer of petition, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.
Prayer is a force that sustains and makes effective the apostolate of the Gospel. The preaching of the Gospel has been a characteristic of the Church from the beginning. Each of them assumed their respective responsibilities: deacon, Peter head of the Apostles... One of the third types of evangelisation consisted in correcting erroneous interpretations of the Gospel... Catechesis on The Prayer of the Church, at the beginning, in collaboration with Fr Hermann Solonomenjanahary.
The Church was convinced from the beginning that prayer is the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not separate from prayer. The Holy Spirit inspired the first Christians to have the fervour to pray. It is the Holy Spirit who makes prayer possible. The Apostle Saint Paul said: the Holy Spirit is close to Christians to help them if they are weak... Catechesis on The Prayer of the Church, in collaboration with Fr Hermann Solonomenjanahary.
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.
Read more ...© 2024 Radio Don Bosco