Radio Don Bosco - The language used at Mass

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: Presented by Radio Don Bosco; Category: Instant with a priest; Also available:; Published: 23 June 2024

We are in the middle of Malagasy Language Month in June. In the past, Mass was celebrated in Greek, and when the Church developed, it was celebrated in Latin. At the Second Vatican Council, it was decided that the Holy Sacrifice would be celebrated in the native language, and this was the only way to use the Malagasy language for celebration in Madagascar. Eucharist is used to describe the Holy Sacrifice, communion, the Lord's Supper given to the sick... Programme "Instant avec un prêtre" on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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.