A man were to scatter seed on the land

Plus je l'écoute, plus je l'aime

: Presented by Rakotoarisoa Jean Luc Théodore; Category: Gospel; Also available:; Published: 31 January 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020 — Third week of Ordinary time — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 4, 26-34 — You are blessed, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, you have revealed to the little one the mysteries of the Kingdom!

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The two parables that Jesus takes have only one goal: to proclaim the Kingdom of God. First, the Kingdom of God is like the seed that we would like to see germinate in the hearts of humans, Jesus being the sower. What God sows must germinate, grow and bear fruit. Our heart is the ground where the Kingdom of God takes root, God is among us when our heart is open to Him. It is He who makes what He has sown bear fruit, whereas we must be the fertile ground, after eliminating everything that can make our heart arid and indifferent to God's will.

Secondly, the kingdom of God is compared to development of the mustard seed, the smallest among the grains but as it grows it provides invigorating shade for those around it. The seed sown in the heart of man, the Kingdom of God, cannot be kept for itself but should be shared so that the faith of each one may be a source of life for the multitude. It is the expression of the Kingdom of God: without borders or discrimination.

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.