May 20, 2024 — Monday, Seventh Week in Ordinary Time — Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 9: 14-29)

Pentecost is an important time for Christians, and it encourages everyone to go to confession often, every week, as the Council of Trent states. Confession is the foundation of peace with God and with one another. Knowing the Ten Commandments is the basis for self-examination, helping everyone to make confession. Programme "Instant avec un prêtre" on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

Sunday celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and on Saint Mary: The Holy Spirit strengthens, enlightens and reconciles; Come, Holy Spirit, fill our believing hearts with You and kindle the fire of love in our hearts. But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak for himself, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is going to happen. The descent of the Holy Spirit did not stop during the lives of the Apostles and Mary, but continues to this day, especially when we invoke the Holy Spirit in our prayers...

May 19, 2024 — Pentecost Sunday — Solemnity — Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 15: 26-27 ; 16: 12-15)

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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