Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — First week of Ordinary time Première — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 1, 29-39 — Speak, Lord , your servant is listening. You have the words of eternal life.

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One of the reasons Jesus came to earth is to teach us about the Kingdom of God. A reign of freedom, without hindrance but where one lives fully the status of a child of God. However, this does not remain only verbal teaching but followed by concrete actions: healing the sick, casting out demons... Those who had the sick, the crippled, demon-possessed, brought their loved ones before Jesus, and they were all healed. This is proof of people's faith. Faith is the great virtue that inspires people to come to Jesus to be healed.

Sin is a terrible disease. Sin is always the work of demons in our life, it hinders us and oppresses us. The sacrament of reconciliation is granted to us by the church to bring us out of this bondage slavery.

When Jesus finished a work: he heald the sick, has driven away from the unclean spirit, he isolates himself and prays. The prayer, who is a relationship with God, is also an excellent means of resourcing. The strength and authority of Jesus come from his relationship with his father. So, if we want our life is a success according to God's will, we must pray.

 

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?’....

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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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