March 28 - Usually calendars mention St. Gontran on this day, although there are other saints. He is the King of Burgundy who died in 592. Grandson of Clovis and Clotilde, his father is Clotaire I. When he died, he reigned over Burgundy and Orleans and lived in Chalon-sur-Saône.

March 28, 2025 — Friday, Third Week of Lent — Repent, says the Lord; the Kingdom of heaven is at hand — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 12: 28-34)

March 27 - Habib was born in Tel-Sheba, near Edessa, now Urfa, Turkey. He received the diaconate in 321. Note that this city, where Habib lived, was considered by Turkish Muslims to be the ancient Uhr, the homeland of Abraham the Patriarch.

March 27, 2025 — Thursday, Third Week of Lent — Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 11: 14-23)

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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