Radio Don Bosco - Here's what I command you...

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: Presented by Ranaivoarisoa Jean Philippe; Category: Gospel; Also available:; Published: 15 May 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020 - Fifth semester of the Easter season - Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 15, 12-17 - I call you my friends, says the Lord, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.

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"There is no greater love than to give our lives for those we love ". Jesus insists that his commandment be put into practice so that we may always remain in his friendship. Keeping his commandment is what makes us his disciples: "My commandment is this: Love one another as I have loved you". This commandment is to perfect our life with Christ, even if it requires great sacrifices because He Himself sacrificed Himself out of love: "The measure of love is the cross". It is not only a question of observing it because it is a commandment, but above all because it is a virtue that makes us true disciples of Christ.

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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.