December 10, 2023 — Second Sunday of Advent — Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: All flesh shall see the salvation of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 1: 1-8)
There are still many people who are not vaccinated, among the many types of vaccines. Madagascar is one of 10 countries where many children are not vaccinated, especially those under 5. Faced with rumors about the vaccine, those in charge and all those in the know have a duty to explain everything. The vaccine available in Madagascar can prevent 11 diseases. Vaccines help the immune system to help the body fight many different diseases. However, the infected person who has been vaccinated has the ability to resist the disease in a short time...
Faced with the rise of religious and interfaith services mixed up with political processes since 1991, the Bishops' Standing Commission issued a statement on February 24, 1995: Interfaith prayer is not intended to support a political ideology, whatever its name and whatever its significance in the nation's history. Catechesis on the Church, the Family and Politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
December 9, 2023 — Saturday, First Week of Advent — The Lord is our Judge, our Lawgiver, our King; he it is who will save us — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 9: 35 — 10: 1, 5A, 6-8)
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?’....
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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