August 29, 2024 — The Passion of Saint John the Baptist — Memorial — Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Marc (Mk 6: 17-29)

August 28, 2024 — Wednesday, Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time — Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 23: 27-32)

Our prayers with Jesus Christ are effective and reach the FATHER. What happened at the great moment of Jesus' baptism in the Jordan was the result of his concentration, prayer and closeness to the FATHER, and his prayer opened the heavens. The celebration of the sacrament of Baptism requires attention, for it is a true prayer, and the liturgical guidelines must be respected... Catechesis on Jesus, man of prayer, in collaboration with P. Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

August 27, 2024 — Tuesday, Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time — The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 23: 23-26)

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.

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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.

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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.

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