Happy the poor! What a misfortune for you rich people!

Plus je l'écoute, plus je l'aime

: Presented by Rakotoarisoa Sedera Joseph; Category: Gospel; Also available:; Published: 13 February 2022

Sunday, February 13, 2022 — Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time — Rejoice, rejoice, says the Lord, for your reward is great in heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 6, 17. 20-26

The announcement of the beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke can leave us doubtful - "Happy are you the poor...Happy are you who are hungry...Happy are you who weep...Happy are you when men hate..." - to the point of wondering: "Where is the happiness in all this?". In reality, it is not a question of rewards that we receive here below, but of the eternal happiness to which we can already hope and rejoice: the kingdom of Heaven.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

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.

Love and Salvation

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.

Zatti, our brother

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.