Saint Odilo's Day is celebrated on January 04th. Born in 962 in Saint-Cirgues (Haute-Loire). He is a son of the seigniorial family of Mercœur in Auvergne whose lands were located on the plateaus on either side of the Allier between Brioude and Langeac. He began his studies as a canon at the church of Saint-Julien in Brioude.
Verbal prayer must not be neglected. Verbal prayer is the prayer of ordinary people, a prayer like what Jesus taught us: Our Father who art in heaven... The words we say can be analysed individually for their meaning in order to derive benefit from them. It's true that at certain moments we feel there is value and it's very stimulating to pray verbally... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
January 4, 2025 — Christmas Weekday — In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets: in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 35-42)
On this 03 January, we celebrate St Genevieve. Born in Nanterre in 423, St Genevieve consecrated herself to God as a child.
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.
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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